Benfica midfielder Paulo Bernardo has officially signed a five-year contract with Celtic after spending last season on loan with the Scottish champions. The deal is still pending international clearance, but the 22-year-old is excited to be back with the team where he won both the Scottish Premiership and Scottish Cup.
In an interview with CelticTV, Bernardo expressed his joy at returning to the club, stating that winning titles with the team was a significant milestone in his career. Manager Brendan Rodgers also praised Bernardo for his contributions last season and is confident that the midfielder will continue to excel in the upcoming years.
On the other hand, there have been rumors linking Denmark midfielder Matt O’Riley to Atalanta and Southampton. However, Rodgers made it clear that no player will leave Celtic unless the valuation is right. He emphasized the importance of recognizing the value of the player rather than just the league they are playing in.
Regarding Adam Idah’s future at Celtic, Rodgers mentioned that the club is still waiting for a decision from Norwich City. The 23-year-old striker was disciplined by his current club for reporting late to a team flight, but Rodgers praised Idah’s performance during his loan spell with Celtic last season.
Rodgers also highlighted the need for Celtic to strengthen their squad further before the end of the summer transfer window. He acknowledged that there is still work to be done to ensure that the team is even stronger than they were last season.
Overall, Celtic fans can look forward to seeing Paulo Bernardo back in action and hope that the team can continue to build on their success from last season. With the transfer window still open, there may be more developments in the coming weeks as Celtic aims to reinforce their squad for the upcoming challenges.