Chris Sutton, a former Celtic star, believes that it is not a 100 percent certainty that Matt O’Riley will be leaving the Bhoys this summer, despite the fact that there has been a lot of
Concerning Matt O’Riley, Chris Sutton
“O’Riley was one of the few Celtic players who didn’t look out of place in the Champions League, and that was the reason why Atletico Madrid came calling in January,” the former Celtic striker remarked in an interview with the Daily Record. It must have been really disheartening for him to skip out on the opportunity to visit Germany. But at this point, the issue is, what comes after this? There has been a presumption that he will be leaving, but this does not necessarily have to be the consequence. His alternatives and the amount of money that clubs are ready to spend will determine the outcome.
Because Celtic are in a great financial position, there is no need for them to let him go for a low price. It is possible that his value in the transfer market may decrease if he is unable to acquire the Euros. On the other hand, Celtic do not have to sell anyway. There is a possibility that Brendan Rodgers will benefit from the fact that he is not displayed in the shop window in this situation.
As a result of the Danish international’s outstanding performance throughout the 2023–24 season, there have been numerous reports since January indicating that the club will make substantial offers for the player during the off-season.
Due to the fact that O’Riley scored 19 goals and assisted on 18 more from the midfield position, he is currently the best and most valuable player in Scotland.
It would not come as much of a surprise if the player moved on to a more lucrative or larger league, as we have seen in the past with Kieran Tierney, Moussa Dembele, Odsonne Edouard, and Jota. This appears to be the case because clubs are reportedly interested in the player.
Sutton, on the other hand, has presented an alternative viewpoint and believes that O’Riley may once again be able to wear the green and white hoops for the upcoming season.
It appears that O’Riley has a level head on his shoulders and is not one to quickly seize the first opportunity that presents itself. For him, as well as for Celtic, it will be necessary for it to be appropriate. If it’s closer to thirty million pounds, then it’s a no-brainer for everyone. On the other hand, if this does not occur, it is possible that O’Riley will choose to remain with the team for an additional season, give the Champions League another shot, and see where it takes him.
“Listen, there is a hundred percent chance that he will leave, but I just think that there is still a significant possibility that he will be around for the following term.”
Fans of the Celtics would be thrilled if O’Riley stayed.
The supporters of Celtic are aware that the club recognizes the importance of maximizing the worth of its players and is prepared to sell if they receive substantial bids.
However, they are more interested in what they see on the field than they are in the balance sheet, and the fact that O’Riley would remain would be a significant boost.
It is possible that he will once again be a driving force behind the team’s success in the upcoming season, provided that he is content and motivated in Glasgow and that he is surrounded by a more powerful group as a result of the summer transfer transaction.
In spite of the fact that Celtic holds all the cards, the sensible prediction is probably still on O’Riley leaving the club. However, as Sutton points out, in order to get the trade done, the amount of money would have to be unprecedented.
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