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Gvidas Gineitis finally goes public on Celtic interest as door left open to transfer revival

Gvidas Gineitis has finally gone public on his near miss to joining Celtic over the summer. In what developed into a transfer saga, Celtic pursued…

Published: Saturday, 26 September 2026 at 3:30 PM
Gvidas Gineitis finally goes public on Celtic interest as door left open to transfer revival
Key Things to Know
  • Celtic's proposed permanent transfer for Torino midfielder Gvidas Gineitis collapsed over a fee valuation gap.
  • Celtic manager Martin O'Neill targeted Gineitis as a replacement following the departure of Arne Engels.
  • Gineitis confirmed he held video calls with Celtic's coaching staff during the summer negotiations.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Torino midfielder Gvidas Gineitis has spoken publicly regarding Celtic's failed pursuit to sign him over the summer transfer window. The Scottish Premiership champions targeted the Lithuanian international to replace Arne Engels, but the permanent transfer collapsed late due to a valuation disagreement between the clubs.

Gineitis confirmed he previously participated in video calls with Celtic coaching staff and noted playing for the club would be a good experience. He indicated that while he remains focused on Torino under their new manager, he remains open to considering a future move if both clubs agree terms.

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