Celtic sign six players following European registration deadline

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Last updated Sep 3, 2026

Celtic sign six players following European registration deadline
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Celtic completed six signings within a 24-hour window ending Wednesday night before the UEFA registration deadline for the Europa League. The club brought in midfielders Joel van den Berg and Oliver Sorensen, striker Shim Mheuka, defender Jordan Lotomba, and defenders Sam Johnstone and Landon Emenalo. These acquisitions follow the departure of Reo Hatate to Burnley and Johnny Kenny to Preston on Tuesday. Manager Martin O'Neill stated he is satisfied with the new arrivals, noting that they are necessary after the squad saw several exits earlier this summer. With the domestic transfer window remaining open until Thursday evening, the club may add more players, including potential target Gvidas Gineitis. The team currently prepares for a Scottish Premiership match against St Mirren on Saturday.

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  • Celtic signed six players within 24 hours of the Wednesday night UEFA deadline.
  • Manager Martin O'Neill may pursue additional signings before the Scottish Premiership deadline on Thursday.
  • Reo Hatate and Johnny Kenny departed the club on permanent transfers earlier this week.
  • The squad is preparing for a league fixture against St Mirren on September 5.
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Celtic made it six signings in little over 24 hours ahead of Wednesday night's UEFA registration deadline.

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