David Strelec's father reveals the details behind his son's failed transfer to Celtic, expressing his belief that the move would have been beneficial for the young striker.
David Strelec 's father has provided insights into his son's failed move to Celtic . He believes a transfer to the Scottish Premiership champions would have been highly beneficial for the Slovan Bratislava striker. The Hoops find themselves in a precarious situation with only Adam Idah as the recognized first-team striker after Kyogo's departure. Johnny Kenny serves as backup, despite making only one appearance since returning from a successful loan spell at Shamrock Rovers.
Record Sport revealed that Strelec was on Celtic's radar during the final hours of the winter transfer window. According to Sport 24, Celtic expressed their willingness to pay £8 million for the 23-year-old on deadline day, but Slovan Bratislava insisted on a £9.5 million fee. Following the closure of the window, Strelec's agent, Michal Čierny, confirmed that a move to Glasgow's east end was off the table for now. Speaking to the same outlet, Strelec's father, Milan, shed light on the frantic 24 hours leading up to the transfer deadline. He stated that the clubs failed to reach an agreement. When asked about his son's feelings, Milan emphasized that David is a professional and handles such situations maturely. He acknowledged that while his son is disappointed, he understands the realities of the situation. Milan further expressed that Slovan Bratislava remained very keen on retaining Strelec, who is committed to helping the club achieve its goals, including securing the championship and returning to the Champions League. Although he admitted that a transfer to Celtic would have been ideal, Milan refrained from viewing the situation as tragic
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