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Matt O’Riley expresses openness to offers after tough season at Brighton

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 8:35 PM

Last updated Jul 30, 2026

Matt O’Riley expresses openness to offers after tough season at Brighton

Summary

Matt O’Riley, previously a standout for Celtic, stated he is "very open" to offers after a challenging season with Brighton. Following his £25 million transfer in 2024, O’Riley's time at the club has been hindered by injury and a loan spell at Marseille that was cut short. He reflected on his experiences at Celtic, expressing gratitude for the opportunity to play for such a prominent club and acknowledging the intensity of both Celtic and Marseille. O’Riley’s future appears uncertain as he looks towards potential moves, preferably in sunnier locations. Additionally, there are lingering sentiments regarding Brighton owner Tony Bloom and his prior dealings with Celtic.

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•O’Riley had a challenging season at Brighton following a major transfer.
•He expressed gratitude for his time at Celtic and Marseille.
•His future at Brighton is uncertain as he considers offers.
•O’Riley hints at a preference for locations with better weather.
•Calls for an apology from Brighton's owner remain after past dealings.

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8:35 PMYahoo Sports — Matt O’Riley is open to offers, Tony Bloom owes Celtic an apology

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Former Celtic midfielder Matt O’Riley has revealed that he is “very open” to offers from anywhere after enduring a tough season…Matt was of course a huge hit in a Celtic jersey after moving fr...
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