By the summer, one would anticipate that Celtic will add a new goalkeeper to either challenge or replace Joe Hart.
The 36-year-old will probably quit Celtic before the summer contract expires, and Brendan Rodgers will sign a new player to take his place as the team’s all-time top scorer.
Barry Ferguson, who called the 75-cap England international a “top keeper,” believes the player hasn’t changed over the years.
This season, Joe Hart has had a few dubious moments. These included the Champions League and the terrifying spell in December.
However, that shouldn’t take away from the excellent service he has given Celtic since joining them in 2021 after leaving Tottenham for a £1 million transfer.
Few people can confidently declare themselves to be Treble champions with the Bhoys, but Joe Hart does, and Barry Ferguson has nothing but praise for the player.
Joe Hart at Celtic
“I am sure that’s an area of the pitch Celtic will look to strengthen,” said Ferguson about the goalkeeping situation at Parkhead.
“I go back to what I said about Joe Hart a couple of months ago. He is a top keeper. I know he is getting on.
“But when I look at Joe now, he still looks the same as when I played with him ten years ago, or just over ten years ago. He is one of the best trainers I have come across and certainly looks after himself.
“I am sure they will want to look to the future and try to bring somebody in that position to compete with Joe.”
Celtic replacing Joe Hart
With two years remaining on his contract, Caoimhin Kelleher, the backup goalkeeper for Liverpool, has been mooted as a potential summer addition.
It would be a fantastic coup if the Celtic authorities could pull this out.
At this point in his career, the 25-year-old needs to be playing frequently, and Celtic may give him that.
Additionally, the Ireland international would be joining Liverpool, one of the top teams in Europe, and having studied under one of the greatest players in the world, Alisson Becker.
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