Celtic signs agreement to loan players to Dumbarton this season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 12:25 PM

Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Celtic signs agreement to loan players to Dumbarton this season

Summary

Celtic Football Club has confirmed a co-operation agreement with Scottish League Two side Dumbarton. Under this agreement, young players from Celtic's Youth Academy will have the opportunity to join Dumbarton on loan. Aidan Rice and Owen Hartington are set to move to Dumbarton for the upcoming season. Rice has previously spent time at Dumbarton on loan, contributing to this partnership's development as it aims to provide actionable experience for Celtic's young talent.

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Key Details

•Celtic and Dumbarton establish co-operation agreement for player loans.
•Aidan Rice and Owen Hartington will join Dumbarton this season.
•Rice previously had a loan spell with Dumbarton at the end of last season.
•Agreement aims to strengthen links between the clubs and develop young talent.

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12:25 PMYahoo Sports — Celtic and Dumbarton announce co-operation agreement

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Celtic Football Club can confirm it has entered a new co-operation agreement with Scottish League Two side, Dumbarton.The co-operation system, which was voted through by Scottish clubs last season, pr...
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