Celtic pushed ahead of rivals on Tuesday afternoon with a move for Tomáš Čvančara.
Borussia Mönchengladbach had decided the 25-year-old was surplus to requirements and subsequently allowed him time away from the squad. This was to help the forward find himself a new club, and it’s Martin O’Neill’s side which will be the destination.
Reports from Germany on Wednesday morning stated the player was set to fly to Glasgow to undergo a Celtic medical. The latest from Germany reports he’s currently having those tests and as long as there’s no twist, Čvančara will become a Celtic player.
Kicker report there’s a longer term aspect to the transfer. Whilst the Czech international will initially be moving to Celtic Park on loan until the end of the season, there’s a purchase option.
Should Martin O’Neill and others at the club be impressed by Čvančara then there;s a pre-agreed fee. Kicker report that according to their information the amount is €8m. That works out at £7m.
Kicker explain the forward is leaving Borussia Mönchengladbach in search of happiness. He’s somewhat lost this love for the game in the Bundesliga and needs a fresh start.
Moving from Sparta Prague in 2023, Čvančara cost the German club €11m. He started really well with Borussia Mönchengladbach, but was soon hit by a couple of niggling injuries and it went downhill from there.
A loan move to Turkey was agreed in July of last year, but that turned into a disaster switch. Antalyaspor didn’t pay wages on time, and the Czech forward decided to cut his losses and return to Germany.
The move to Celtic is seen as a chance to get his career back on track, and potentially leave the Bundesliga club on a permanent basis. That depends on his performances, and hopefully he can get off to a good start.
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