Celtic's Scottish coach Martin O'Neill expressed his happiness at signing the Egyptian star Haitham Hassan, who shone powerfully in the 2026 World Cup with the Egyptian national team.
Haitham Hassan delivered a remarkable level that caught the attention of the Scottish league champion, who succeeded in securing the signature of the former Real Oviedo player for four years until 2030.
O'Neill said in statements to the official Celtic club website: "We are very happy to add Haitham to the Celtic ranks and I believe the club has done well by signing a player of this high caliber, especially with other clubs interested in contracting with him".
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He added: "I see that he possesses the abilities and experience that qualify him to deliver a distinguished performance with us, whether on the local or international level".
He continued: "I know he is excited to join us and I am confident that our fans will enjoy the vitality and attacking flair that Haitham will add to the matches, and I hope he becomes a very important element in our squad in the coming period".