Celtic signs Bodo/Glimt striker Kasper Hogh for club-record £11m fee
Celtic completed a club-record signing of Danish striker Kasper Hogh from Norwegian side Bodo/Glimt for £11 million plus add-ons. The 25-year-old, who scored 53 goals in 102 appearances and impressed in European competitions, signed a four-year contract with an option for another year. The move follows the sale of fan favorite Daizen Maeda to Ipswich Town, easing pressure on Celtic's board and manager. Hogh's arrival bolsters Celtic's attack as they prepare for the new season.
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Celtic Sign Danish Striker Kasper Høgh from Bodø/Glimt on Four-Year Deal
Scottish Premiership champions Celtic have officially announced the signing of 25-year-old Danish international striker Kasper Høgh from Norwegian club Bodø/Glimt. Høgh signed a four-year contract with a one-year extension option, and the transfer set a new club record fee for Celtic. He will wear the legendary No. 9 jersey and is expected to feature in the upcoming league season and Champions League qualifiers. In his first interview, Høgh expressed excitement about joining the club, citing its glorious history and the support of his family and friends. He described himself as a box striker who also contributes defensively, and stated he is match-ready after training all summer and playing in the Norwegian league.
Bodo/Glimt striker Kasper Høgh joins Celtic Glasgow for club-record fee
Celtic Glasgow has announced the signing of Danish international striker Kasper Høgh from Norwegian club Bodo/Glimt on a four-year deal with an option for an additional year. The 25-year-old forward, who scored against Manchester City, Atlético Madrid, and Inter Milan during Bodo/Glimt's impressive European campaign last season, joins the Scottish champions for a club-record transfer fee reported to be €13 million. Celtic's official statement confirmed the signing, subject to international clearance. Høgh's performances on the European stage attracted multiple suitors, ultimately leading to his move to the Scottish Premiership side.
Celtic sign Denmark striker Kasper Hogh as record transfer from Bodo/Glimt
Celtic have broken their transfer record to sign Denmark striker Kasper Hogh from Norwegian club Bodo/Glimt for a reported fee of £11 million. The 25-year-old has signed a four-year contract with an option for a further year, becoming the Scottish champions' second summer signing after Camilo Duran. Hogh scored 54 goals in 103 games for Bodo/Glimt, including five in last season's Champions League, and notably scored against Manchester City and Atletico Madrid in the competition. He made his Denmark senior debut in March and scored in a World Cup play-off final. The signing aims to ease fan pressure following the departure of Daizen Maeda to Ipswich Town. Hogh described Celtic as a 'really good match' and expressed readiness to contribute immediately with goals and defensive work.
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Celtic sign Denmark striker Kasper Hogh as club record transfer
Celtic have broken their transfer record to sign Denmark striker Kasper Hogh from Norwegian club Bodo/Glimt for a reported fee of £11 million. The 25-year-old has signed a four-year contract with an option for a further year, becoming Celtic's second summer signing after Camilo Duran. Hogh scored 54 goals in 103 games for Bodo/Glimt, including five in last season's Champions League, and notably scored against Manchester City and Atletico Madrid in the competition. He made his Denmark senior debut in March and scored his first international goal in a World Cup play-off. The signing comes amid fan unrest following the departure of Daizen Maeda to Ipswich Town and the exits of Kelechi Iheanacho and Marcelo Saracchi. Hogh expressed excitement about joining Celtic, calling it a 'really good match' and emphasizing his goal-scoring ability and work ethic.
Celtic complete club-record signing of striker Kasper Hogh from Bodo/Glimt
Celtic have completed a club-record transfer, signing striker Kasper Hogh from Norwegian side Bodo/Glimt for £11 million plus add-ons. The 25-year-old, who was Celtic's top centre-forward target this summer, has signed a four-year contract with an option for a further year. Hogh scored 53 goals in 102 appearances for Bodo/Glimt and was a key player in their Champions League run to the last 16 last season, including scoring in a famous win at Atletico Madrid. Celtic had initially enquired about Hogh in January, but he chose to stay with Bodo/Glimt for their European campaign. The signing follows the sale of Daizen Maeda to newly-promoted Premier League side Ipswich Town. Maeda, who scored 79 goals for Celtic and won 10 major honours including five Premiership titles, joined Ipswich on a three-year deal after expressing a desire to play in England's top tier.
Bodo/Glimt's Kasper Hogh to have Celtic medical within 24 hours
Celtic manager Martin O'Neill has confirmed that Bodo/Glimt striker Kasper Hogh is due to have a medical with the Scottish champions within the next 24 hours. The 25-year-old Denmark international has been linked with Celtic for months, with reports suggesting a club-record £11m fee has been agreed with the Norwegian club. O'Neill stated the deal is progressing but cautioned that nothing is finalized until signed and sealed. Hogh's imminent arrival would ease pressure on Celtic's board and manager following the sale of fan favorite Daizen Maeda to Ipswich Town. The article also details Hogh's career trajectory, including his rise from Danish lower leagues to becoming Bodo/Glimt's top scorer, his seven goals in the Europa League, and notable Champions League performances against Manchester City and Atletico Madrid. Hogh has four caps for Denmark and scored in a World Cup play-off final.
Bodo/Glimt's Kasper Hogh to have Celtic medical within 24 hours
Celtic manager Martin O'Neill has confirmed that Bodo/Glimt striker Kasper Hogh is due to have a medical with the Scottish champions within the next 24 hours. The 25-year-old Denmark international has been linked with Celtic for months, with reports suggesting a club-record £11m fee has been agreed with the Norwegian club. O'Neill stated the deal is progressing but noted nothing is finalized until signed and sealed. The news comes after Celtic sold fan favorite Daizen Maeda to Ipswich Town, adding pressure on the board and manager. Celtic have made only one signing this summer, Colombian forward Camilo Duran, who has impressed in pre-season. The club is also linked with Paderborn midfielder Mika Baur, though O'Neill declined to comment on that possibility.
Celtic to sign Bodo/Glimt striker Kasper Hogh for club record fee
Celtic manager Martin O'Neill has confirmed that Bodo/Glimt striker Kasper Hogh is due to have a medical with the Scottish champions within the next 24 hours. The 25-year-old Denmark international has been linked with Celtic for months, with reports indicating a club record £11m fee has been agreed with the Norwegian club. Hogh's arrival would ease pressure on Celtic's board and manager following the sale of fan favorite Daizen Maeda to Ipswich Town. Hogh has had a notable career trajectory, rising through Danish youth ranks before finding success in Norway. He was Bodo/Glimt's top scorer as they retained the Norwegian title, and he was joint top scorer in the Europa League with seven goals as they reached the semi-finals. Hogh also scored against Manchester City and Atletico Madrid in the Champions League. He has four caps for Denmark and scored in a World Cup play-off final against the Czech Republic.