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Besiktas striker Oh Hyeon-gyu prepared for emotional reunion with Celtic

The South Korea international netted 12 goals in 18 months in Glasgow but only started six of his 47 appearances.

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 12:10 PM
Besiktas striker Oh Hyeon-gyu prepared for emotional reunion with Celtic
Key Things to Know
  • Besiktas striker Oh Hyeon-gyu is preparing for an emotional Europa League reunion against his former club Celtic.
  • Oh admitted he might cry if he scores against Celtic but is eager to show how much he has improved.
  • The South Korea international scored 12 goals in 47 games for Celtic before moving to Genk and Besiktas.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Besiktas striker Oh Hyeon-gyu is preparing for an emotional return to Celtic Park in an upcoming Europa League clash against his former club, Celtic. The South Korea international admitted he might cry if he scores, but he remains determined to showcase his improvement to the supporters while giving his all for the Turkish side.

Oh scored 12 goals across 47 appearances during an 18-month spell at Celtic before departing for Genk in 2024 and subsequently joining Besiktas for around £12m. Besiktas head coach Vincenzo Italiano noted that facing a winless Celtic side in a heated atmosphere will provide a tough challenge.

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