Why Hasseim Hassan is taking time to settle at Celtic as £9m price-tag story set straight

O’Neill backs winger to kick on at champions…

By Mark Atkinson · Scotsman

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 8:15 AM

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Martin O'Neill explained Haissem Hassan is taking time to adapt to Glasgow while denying a £9m price tag.
O'Neill stated Celtic paid nowhere near the reported £9 million fee to sign the winger from Real Oviedo.
Hassan impressed as a substitute during Celtic's 2-2 draw against Dundee United on Wednesday.

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Celtic manager Martin O'Neill has addressed winger Haissem Hassan's slow start at the club, explaining that the 24-year-old is adapting to life in Glasgow and learning English. O'Neill also dismissed reports of a £9 million transfer fee, stating the actual amount paid to Real Oviedo was significantly lower.

Hassan impressed during a second-half substitute appearance in Wednesday's 2-2 draw with Dundee United. O'Neill noted that while the winger has taken time to adjust, he is improving steadily and is pushing for a start in Sunday's Premiership match against Falkirk.

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