There is something very special about the Scottish club. Many Norwegians feel connected to the club that every single year plays through one of the world’s toughest city derbies against Rangers. Brendan Rodgers is back as Celtic manager and boss of the good times. On Monday, the club brought back their former top scorer Jota, who quickly found out that Saudi Arabian desert football was not worth the money, now the Scottish big club has set its sights on signing a Norwegian elite league player.
Brattbakk, Riseth, Rogne, Stefan Johansen, Ajer, Elyounoussi. All have worn the proud Celtic shirt. Ronny Deila has been sidelined as Celtic manager. Now the Scottish club with Kasper Schmeichel between the sticks is looking for the next Norwegian.
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The English media claims Celtic have already made a bid for Sarpsborg 08’s Sondre Ørjasæter. TV2 believes a transfer to Celtic for the 21-year-old will end up at around 100 million Norwegian kroner.
The 21-year-old was brought to Sarpsborg from Sogndal before last season, for change of a transfer fee compared to what the Sarpsborg collect from Celtic if the deal is completed. The left winger has 32 games in the Sarpsborg shirt with 6 goals and 7 assists.
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We say yes! to a new Norwegian player in the Celtic shirt. Let it happen!