According to a recent update detailing their squad revamp, Celtic are interested in completing the recruitment of a 28-year-old during the summer transfer window on a free transfer.The Hoops anticipate a hectic summer as certain players are expected to depart after the season, while others are needed to boost Brendan Rodgers’ team. Among them is Joe Hart, who has announced that he will complete his outstanding career for club and nation by retiring from professional football when his contract expires in the summer. With 143 matches under his belt,
the 36-year-old has assisted Celtic in winning the Scottish Premiership twice in a row. Securing a third consecutive title would be an ideal way to send the team off. At that point, Paulo Bernardo and Adam Idah’s loan terms will expire, and the Hornets will have the opportunity to purchase the former. Regarding Idah’s future, it has been reported that Celtic intends to sign the striker permanently, despite the fact that his contract did not include a buyout option, thanks to the departure of Head of Recruitment Mark Lawwell. Stars like Kyogo Furuhashi and Matt O’Riley will undoubtedly spark interest once more, and this summer at Parkhead, a minor squad revamp may take place. Vaeseen, despite lacking the long-standing reputation and pedigree of Celtic’s existing goalie, could be a solid option to step in and cover for Hart. He would be viewed as a long-term addition because, at 28, he is still very youthful for a goalkeeper—many in the modern game peak in their 30s and play until they are roughly 40. With 22 starts this season, he now has 109 appearances in the Eredivisie, demonstrating his ability to thrive in a major European league. Fortunately, Vaessen made a full recovery from his horrific head injury against Ajax earlier in the season, which forced the game to be abandoned due to its severity. He has since continued to be an important player for RKC during the 2023–24 campaign. Should Celtic decide that the Dutchman is the strongest candidate to replace Hart in the summer, his response to such a catastrophic injury likely speaks volumes about his mental toughness and will be a further asset to his game.
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