Matt O’Riley reflects on his Celtic playing experience
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 9:10 AM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
Matt O’Riley expressed gratitude for his time at Celtic, indicating it helped him grow as a player. The Danish midfielder transitioned to Celtic from MK Dons for £1.5 million and was impactful over two seasons alongside Callum McGregor and Reo Hatate. O’Riley later transferred to Brighton and Hove Albion for a club-record fee of £25 million. He acknowledged the intensity of playing for both Celtic and Marseille, noting the global presence of their fanbases.
- •O’Riley joined Celtic for £1.5 million from MK Dons.
- •He played a key role at Celtic for two years.
- •O’Riley transferred to Brighton for £25 million.
- •He feels fortunate to have played for Celtic and Marseille.
- •O’Riley mentions the global fan presence of both clubs.
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"Matt O’Riley has opened up on how lucky he feels to have played for Celtic and also revealed that playing for the Hoops was a great for character building…The Danish midfielder was brought to the ...
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