Matt O’Riley will undoubtedly be missed in the green and white hoops and go down as one of the greatest Celtic signings of the past ten years, if not ever.
The midfielder for the Danish national team announced his transfer to Brighton & Hove Albion on Monday.
The actual amount is unknown, although rumors suggest it is in the region of £25 million, with potential add-ons reaching up to £30 million.
After his arrival, Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler spoke highly of his “special” potential. The club is thrilled to have added another significant player this summer as they demonstrate their desire to move up the English Premier League standings.
Speaking about his transfer from Celtic to Brighton is Matt O’Riley.
Intriguingly, O’Riley has disclosed in his first interview down south that Brighton had been in talks to sign him for a “couple of months,” with discussions ostensibly taking place behind closed doors long before the news was publicized.
The midfield player said, “I’m very, very happy,” to Brighton’s media channel. It has undoubtedly taken some time. If I’m being really honest, the past few weeks have been a little stressful. The discussions lasted for a good few months. Simply put, I’m thrilled to be here.
“That was quite some time ago. During our phone conversation, the manager did a fantastic job of pitching the club. He explained to me how I would fit into the overall framework.
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