Carl Starfelt a Celta Vigo transfer target as Portugal proximity makes La Liga side 'frontrunners' for Celtic stopper
dailyrecord.co.ukCarl Starfelt is set to leave Celtic for Celta Vigo, according to a report.Brendan Rodgers revealed after the champions' 4-2 opening day win over Ross County in the Premiership that the Swedish defender had asked to leave the club, and that his appearance off the bench was a chance to say goodbye to the Hoops faithful.
After partner Jacynta Galabadaarachchi left Celtic Women for Sporting in the summer, rumours swirled that Starfelt could head for the exit as well, especially after the £4.3million capture of Polish centre back Maik Nawrocki.
That's proven to be the case, with the Scottish Sun claiming that Starfelt is off to La Liga with Celta the front runners. Given their proximity to the Portuguese border in the north of Spain, it makes sense geographically with Starfelt keen to be closer to his girlfriend in Lisbon.
Rodgers said after the game: “I wanted to put Carl Starfelt on, it might be his last appearance here. “There has been interest for him and he wants to take up that possibility.
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