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I was on verge of Rangers transfer but when Celtic came to the table I couldn’t say no

Youssouf Mulumbu had offers from both sides of the Old Firm but couldn't resist the lure of Celtic…

By Robbie Copeland · Daily Record

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 1:42 PM

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Youssouf Mulumbu revealed he was in advanced negotiations with Rangers before opting to sign for Celtic.
A direct phone call from manager Brendan Rodgers convinced Mulumbu to make the permanent move to Celtic.
Mulumbu admitted he regrets leaving Celtic on loan too quickly rather than fighting for playing time.

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Former Kilmarnock midfielder Youssouf Mulumbu revealed he was in advanced contract talks with Rangers before choosing to sign for Celtic. Mulumbu explained that negotiations with Rangers stalled unexpectedly before manager Brendan Rodgers called him directly to pitch a move to Celtic Park, which he described as a dream move to compete for silverware.

Mulumbu acknowledged that breaking into the starting lineup was challenging alongside established midfielders Scott Brown, Callum McGregor, and Nir Bitton. He admitted in hindsight that he should have shown more patience and fought for his place rather than leaving quickly on loan.

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