West Ham’s £22m Arne Engels move vindicated as Martin O’Neill admits Celtic mistake

Celtic manager Martin O'Neill has admitted that the Scottish champions miss Arne Engels following the midfielder's £22 million permanent transfer to West Ham United. Engels departed Celtic during the summer window as West Ham made the 23-year-old Belgium international a marquee signing for their Championship campaign.

O'Neill noted that Celtic sought a direct replacement for Engels due to the running power he offered, but the club ultimately failed to secure one. Meanwhile, Engels has established himself as a key figure in Nuno Espírito Santo's West Ham midfield through his energy, creativity, and set-piece delivery.