Brighton continues spree with record-breaking deal for midfielder

Brighton set a new club-record deal for a midfielder after agreeing a deal with Celtic for midfielder, Matt O’Riley.

This deal continues the club’s summer spending spree, which has already seen Yankuba Minteh, Mats Wieffer and Georginio Rutter arrive in Brighton.

O’Riley previously joined the Scottish giants from MK Dons in 2022 for around $2 million. Despite the modest fee, the Denmark international has been a key figure at Celtic.

During his relatively short time at his soon-to-be former club, O’Riley racked up 27 goals and 35 assists in 124 total matches.

With the midfielder starring on the pitch, Celtic has been dominant in Scotland. In fact, the Dane has helped the club collect the last three Scottish Premiership titles, as well as three other cup trophies.

As a result of O’Riley’s rise, he has been the subject of a series of bids in recent months. Celtic previously rejected a $26 million offer from Atletico Madrid back in January. Italian club Atalanta then submitted several bids for the midfielder earlier this summer. The Scottish side, however, rejected all of the others. Atalanta was only willing to reach the $28 million mark.

O’Riley deal could break transfer record for Scottish club

Nevertheless, Brighton has now met Celtic’s asking price regarding the star. The Seagulls will pay the Scottish giants $33 million for O’Riley. The deal, however, also includes an extra $6.6 million in potential add-ons as well.

Assuming these add-ons are met, it will set a new record transfer fee received by any Scottish club. Celtic also currently has the record after they shipped Jota off to Saudi Arabian club Al Ittihad last summer. The winger cost the Middle Eastern team around $33 million.

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Author : Chris Moore

Publish date : 2024-08-24 16:41:00

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