Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou has revealed he 'tried' to sign Kaoru Mitoma before he joined Brighton. BHAFC
Celtic boss Postecoglou reveals he ‘tried’ to sign ‘top’ Brighton player now linked with Man UtdCeltic manager Ange Postecoglou has revealed that he “tried” to sign reported Man Utd target Kaoru Mitoma before he joined Brighton.He was instantly loaned out to Belgian side Union Saint Gilloise, where he scored eight goals and provided four assists in 29 appearances across all competitions.
Mitoma didn’t start a single top-flight encounter under Graham Potter but has become a vital player for Brighton since Roberto De Zerbi joined the club in September 2022. The 25-year-old was once again on the scoresheet on Saturday as Brighton snatched a point late on at home to Brentford, taking his goal tally to ten for the season.Mitoma is attracting interest from the likes of Man Utd and ChelseaHoops boss Postecoglou has heavily invested in the Japanese market since moving to Parkhead and was interested in signing Mitoma before he joined Brighton.
“I tried to get him here but it was already almost done for him to go to Brighton,” the Celtic manager said.“Mitoma would have been a good signing but, unfortunately for us, Brighton also have a very good scouting network.
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