There are institutions that exist beyond wins and losses, places where emotion is stitched into stone and memory clings to the air like a permanent echo. Celtic is one of those rare entities. Generations have passed through its turnstiles carrying stories from fathers, grandmothers, and neighbors — stories of pride, resilience, and belonging. The green and white is not merely worn; it is inherited, defended, and celebrated as a living symbol of identity. Nights under the lights in Glasgow are not events. They are rituals.
Great clubs are measured not only by silverware, but by the way they rise after heartbreak, the way they reinvent without losing their soul. Celtic’s history is filled with moments where doubt lingered in the shadows, only to be chased away by belief, courage, and the roar of a faithful support that refuses to fade. It is in that spirit of renewal — that eternal promise of another chapter waiting to be written — that anticipation now quietly builds around Parkhead.
Now, attention turns to a potential new arrival who could soon carry that tradition forward.
Celtic are increasingly confident of completing a £6 million move for Frosinone winger Fares Ghedjemis, with the player understood to have given the green light to the switch. Negotiations remain ongoing, but sources close to the situation suggest momentum is firmly with the Scottish champions as they push to finalise a deal before the window shuts.
This is not simply another transfer pursuit. Internally, the move is viewed as a direct attempt to fill the void left by Nicolas Kuhn — a player who arrived with modest fanfare and departed as a difference-maker whose impact still lingers in the stands. Celtic know the profile they need. Explosive. Fearless. Productive. And, crucially, ready to grow under pressure.
Ghedjemis fits that blueprint.
The 23-year-old has been one of Serie B’s most dangerous wide attackers this season, producing eight goals and two assists while consistently stretching defenses with direct running and sharp decision-making in the final third. Operating primarily from the right flank, the French winger thrives on isolating full-backs, cutting inside onto his stronger foot, and creating moments that tilt matches.
“He’s the kind of winger defenders hate — unpredictable, aggressive, and never afraid to take responsibility,” said one Italian analyst who has followed his rise closely.
Those traits are precisely what Celtic have lacked since Kuhn’s departure. The German’s ability to turn tight games with a flash of brilliance elevated the entire attack, and replacing that spark has proven difficult. Current options have offered effort and structure, but not the same game-breaking edge.
Ghedjemis brings numbers to match the eye test. He is averaging nearly two key passes per game, over two successful dribbles, and has already created nine clear-cut chances this season. Those metrics point to a player who is not just involved, but influential — someone who drives attacking sequences rather than drifting through them.
“When he gets the ball, something happens. That’s a rare quality,” a Serie B coach noted earlier this season.
Celtic’s recruitment team also sees a familiar development curve. Like Kuhn, Ghedjemis has climbed steadily rather than exploding overnight. From solid spells in France’s lower tiers to his breakout in Italy, his progression suggests a player still accelerating, not one who has already peaked.
That trajectory is part of the appeal.
At Parkhead, belief in potential is as important as proof. Supporters have always embraced players who arrive hungry — footballers with a point to prove and the mentality to thrive under expectation. Ghedjemis, by all accounts, is eager for the move and sees Celtic as a platform rather than a comfort zone.
“He wants the pressure. He wants the stage. That tells you a lot about his mentality,” said a source close to the negotiations.
Financially, the £6m outlay represents a calculated gamble rather than a reckless swing. In the modern market, that fee for a 23-year-old winger producing at this level is considered value — especially for a club with Celtic’s track record of developing wide players and elevating their market worth.
There is still work to do before signatures are on paper, but confidence is growing inside the club that this deal can be pushed over the line. And if it is, Celtic may once again have found a winger capable of turning nervous murmurs into thunderous belief.
Because at a place like this, one electric run, one fearless performance, can turn a newcomer into a name that echoes for years.
