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Celtic signs 19-year-old midfielder Joël van den Berg from PSV Eindhoven

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Last updated Sep 2, 2026

Celtic signs 19-year-old midfielder Joël van den Berg from PSV Eindhoven
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Celtic has secured 19-year-old midfielder Joël van den Berg on a long-term contract following a deal valued at more than £3.5 million. The Dutch player joins the Scottish champions from PSV Eindhoven on a four-year agreement with an option for an additional year. Van den Berg, who made his first-team debut for the Dutch side last season, describes his playing style as a box-to-box midfielder with high intensity. Manager Martin O’Neill expressed confidence in the talent and technical ability of the new addition. The announcement coincided with Celtic’s 3-0 victory against Aberdeen on September 2, 2026. While the club has also recently added Mika Baur and Oliver Sorensen to the midfield, the organization expects Van den Berg to compete for first-team minutes during the current campaign. The transfer remains subject to international clearance.

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  • •Joël van den Berg signed a four-year contract with an option for an additional year.
  • •The transfer fee for the midfielder exceeds £3.5 million.
  • •Celtic confirmed the acquisition following a 3-0 win over Aberdeen.
  • •Van den Berg previously made five appearances for PSV Eindhoven.
  • •The deal is currently subject to formal international clearance.
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  • 10:02 PMYahoo Sports — 'I want to be champions' - Van den Berg's Celtic goal
  • 9:40 PMYahoo Sports — Celtic confirm signing of highly-rated Joël van den Berg
  • 9:30 PMYahoo Sports — Celtic delighted to sign Joel van den Berg
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Celtic can expect a powerful box to box midfielder in new signing Joel van den Berg. The 19-year-old put pen to paper on a four-year deal from Dutch side PSV Eindhoven and watched on as his new club beat Aberdeen 3-0 in the Scottish Premiership. Van den Berg joins Mika Baur and Oliver Sorensen as summer arrivals to Celtic's midfield, but what can fans expect from their latest addition?

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Celtic are delighted to announce the signing of Joel van den Berg, who has joined the club from PSV Eindhoven on a four-year deal, with the option of a further year, subject to international clearance...

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Celtic have confirmed the signing of exciting young midfielder Joël van den Berg. The Scottish Champions have added the 19-year-old to their midfield ranks on a long-term contract. Celtic struck a de...

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