Celtic sign Parma's Sorensen, with more to come before deadline
Celtic complete the loan signing of Parma midfielder Oliver Sorensen with an option to buy, as the club eyes further additions before the transfer deadline.
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- Celtic complete the loan signing of 24-year-old Parma midfielder Oliver Sorensen for the season.
- The Scottish champions hold an option to buy the Danish player who joined the Italian side in August 2025.
- Assistant manager Shaun Maloney hints at up to four potential new additions before the Europa League squad deadline.
Celtic have officially completed the acquisition of Parma midfielder Oliver Sorensen on a season-long loan deal, shortly after assistant manager Shaun Maloney indicated that the Scottish champions were actively working on securing up to four new additions before finalizing their Europa League squad registration on Wednesday.
Sorensen is set to spend the upcoming campaign in Glasgow, with Celtic retaining an option to permanently purchase the 24-year-old midfielder. Sorensen previously made the move to the Italian club in August 2025 following a five-year stint with Danish outfit Midtjylland.
Making late moves in the transfer window ahead of European squad deadlines highlights the strategic pressure clubs face to ensure sufficient squad depth. Balancing domestic ambitions with European competition demands reinforcements who can integrate rapidly and perform at the highest level.
So far in the current transfer window, Celtic have already brought in four first-team players. Meanwhile, the club continues to be linked with other notable targets, including Wolverhampton Wanderers goalkeeper Sam Johnstone and PSV Eindhoven midfielder Joel van den Berg.
Addressing Reo Hatate—who has netted 33 goals across 191 appearances for Celtic since his arrival in January 2022—Maloney praised the midfielder's impact:
"He's a brilliant player."
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The Scottish transfer window deadline is scheduled for Thursday at 17:00 BST, while the crucial Europa League squad submission must be completed by Wednesday at 23:59.
Maloney emphasized the club's ongoing efforts regarding squad depth, noting that they will be looking to strengthen the roster, with a particular focus on the European campaign ahead of the fast-approaching deadline.
Source: BBC Sport
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