Done deal:Celtic has officially signed Paulo Bernardo

The Hoops are almost done with the signing of Portuguese midfielder Paulo Bernardo,

according to a report from Sky Sports.

Benfica and Celtic have agreed on a £3.5 million down payment for Bernando’s acquisition.

The 22-year-old midfielder, who was loaned at Celtic Park for the previous season,

is eager to join Celtic, but personal details and deal add-ons have not yet been finalized.

He made 33 appearances across all competitions the previous season and netted four goals for the Bhoys.

Bernardo had a great loan experience; he came back to Lisbon with the Scottish Premiership and the Scottish Cup

winners medal.

Despite not being a consistent starter for the team the previous season, he obviously impressed Celtic enough to be

signed on a long-term basis.

Benfica was initially going to keep to the £6 million option to turn the loan arrangement into a permanent one.

It seems, though, that they have agreed to let him go for nearly half the asking price.

Bernando is now anticipated to negotiate personal terms and sign a long-term contract at Parkhead that would

expire in 2028, according to a Daily Record story.

Along with the rest of the Celtic club, Bernando will board a plane for their preseason tour in the United States,

where they will take on teams like Chelsea, Manchester City, and Washington United.

While Celtic is on the verge of signing a midfield player, questions still surround Matt O’Riley’s long-term future as

According to reports, Atalanta is getting ready to make a third attempt to recruit the Danish midfield player,

who has granted permission for the move.

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