Matt O’Riley is poised to complete the move from Celtic to Brighton this weekend following the agreement of a record-breaking transfer deal.
The arrangement will see Celtic receive up to £30 million, marking a landmark sale for the club.
Renowned transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that O’Riley is set to undergo a medical with Brighton, indicating that all terms between the clubs and the player have been finalised and agreed. Although O’Riley will miss Brighton’s upcoming match against Manchester United due to the timing of his medical, his future now seems firmly set on the south coast of England.
The Italian journalist reports that the player will officially sign for Brighton this weekend.
🔵⚪️🔐 Matt O’Riley and Ferdi Kadioglu will both sign in as new Brighton players this weekend.
Celtic and Fenerbahçe have authorized medical for both players as #BHAFC completed all the agreements.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 24, 2024
O’Riley’s departure from Celtic had been expected, given the considerable interest he has garnered from clubs across Europe’s top leagues. With a five-year contract at Brighton secured, lasting until 2029, the focus at Celtic now shifts to identifying and securing a capable replacement to fill the void left by his exit.
