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Haissem Hassan set to join Celtic before Champions League deadline

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 7:15 AM

Last updated Aug 11, 2026

Haissem Hassan set to join Celtic before Champions League deadline

Summary

Haissem Hassan is approaching a move to Celtic, with expectations he will arrive in Britain today for a medical. The transfer is seen as a significant addition for Celtic, particularly ahead of their Champions League play-off ties against LASK. Despite some skepticism regarding his previous season's performance at Real Oviedo, his World Cup displays indicate his potential relevance to the team. Hassan's creative abilities could enhance the Celtic attack, particularly benefiting forwards like Kasper Hogh and Camilo Duran as the club aims to strengthen its roster.

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By the Numbers

•Hassan expected to finalize his transfer to Celtic today.
•Celtic aims to strengthen their team ahead of Champions League fixtures.
•Hassan previously played for struggling Real Oviedo in La Liga.
•His performance at the World Cup raised his profile significantly.
•Celtic supporters are optimistic about Hassan's potential impact.

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7:15 AMYahoo Sports — Haissem Hassan Celtic move imminent, ahead of Champions League deadline

What they're saying

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Hassan’s numbers might not stand out, but it doesn’t have any bearing on his ability to succeed at Celtic…Haissem Hassan is reportedly almost a Celtic player, and is quite rightly seen as someth...
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