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In the January transfer window, defending champions Celtic will have to fight to hang onto one of their key players.
This season, the Hoops are dominating the Scottish Premiership standings once more, and a big part of their early success can be ascribed to midfielder Matt O’Riley’s outstanding play, as he has amassed an incredible 10 goals and seven assists from only 21 appearances.
Despite their early elimination from the Champions League, O’Riley was also his team’s primary supplier and impressed with a number of solo efforts, setting up three of his team’s five goals during the group stage. Numerous elite European clubs have expressed interest in the 23-year-old after he put up amazing displays at Parkhead, earning him the title of Player of the Season thus far.
As far as Sky Sports News is aware, Girona, a surprising La Liga leader, is the Spanish team leading the chase for O’Riley’s signature. The same people who own Manchester City also support the team, and they have been closely monitoring the players’ progress thus far.
Girona is now vying for its first-ever league championship, having advanced from the Spanish football second division in just two seasons. O’Riley can create and score goals, and his two league crowns with Celtic give him expertise in championship run-ins. These qualities could provide the Catalan team an advantage over rivals Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Atletico Bilbao as they fight for the championship.
With the star recently breaking through with the Danish national team, Celtic is keen to hang onto him. O’Riley’s contract doesn’t expire until the summer of 2027, so it’s likely that a sizable offer would be necessary to entice the 23-year-old to leave Parkhead in January.
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