Scottish football powerhouse Celtic has successfully secured the services of Egyptian winger Haitham Hassan, completing a high-profile transfer from Spanish side Real Oviedo. The agreement sees Hassan commit to a four-season contract, extending his tenure with the Glasgow giants until the summer of 2030.
The deal is understood to be 100% finalized between all involved parties. The talented Egyptian player readily accepted the offer from the reigning Scottish champions. Real Oviedo, for their part, has given the green light for their key player’s departure, with only minor final negotiations remaining regarding certain performance-based incentives.
A crucial element of the new contract includes a substantial financial bonus for both Haitham Hassan and his former club, Real Oviedo. This significant payout is contingent upon Celtic’s successful qualification for the group stage of the prestigious Champions League, highlighting the ambition embedded within this move.
Celtic has been pursuing this acquisition with unwavering determination, recognizing Hassan as a truly “colossal” talent. He has been lauded as a “World Cup sensation” and a prominent “Egyptian star,” particularly following his standout performance against Argentina. Real Oviedo had set a transfer fee demand of between 6 and 7 million euros for the dynamic winger.
The pursuit of the Egyptian winger intensified due to considerable interest from other prominent Spanish and English clubs. Hassan had established himself as one of La Liga’s most exciting emerging talents, making him a highly sought-after “player to watch” across Europe’s top leagues.