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Moussa Dembele opens up on ‘dream’ Celtic spell and what he didn’t realise until he left

Moussa Dembele has reflected on his spell at Celtic. The Frenchman arrived as a relatively unknown teenager from Fulham and spent just two years at…

Published: Friday, 2 October 2026 at 10:00 AM
Moussa Dembele opens up on ‘dream’ Celtic spell and what he didn’t realise until he left
Key Things to Know
  • Moussa Dembele revealed he only realized the scale of his Celtic achievements after leaving the club.
  • Dembele described playing for Celtic in the Champions League and in front of 60,000 fans as a dream.
  • The French striker scored 51 goals and won every domestic trophy during his two-year stay in Glasgow.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Celtic striker Moussa Dembele has reflected on his two-year spell in Glasgow, describing it as a dream fulfilled. The 30-year-old forward, who currently plays for Al-Ettifaq in Saudi Arabia, explained that he did not fully appreciate the scale of the team's achievements until after he departed the club due to the relentless schedule of matches.

Dembele scored 51 goals and won every domestic trophy available during his time with Celtic following his arrival from Fulham. He recalled that the rapid turnaround between domestic campaigns and early Champions League qualifiers gave players little time to reflect on their success while at the club.

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