Done deal:Celtic has officially signed Paulo Bernardo
Player keen to join Celtic as club close to securing major deal
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
Atalanta and Juventus pursue him.
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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