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Moussa Dembele on his unbreakable Celtic bond as New York experience proves club will never leave him

In the final day of Record Sport's three-part exclusive, Dembele opens up on his future plans and why he'll always love Celtic

By Craig Swan · Daily Record

Published: Sunday, 4 October 2026 at 4:00 AM

Key Things to Know

Moussa Dembele stated his lifelong connection to Celtic remains intact despite departing the club years ago.
A summer trip to New York reinforced the bond when he encountered a pub displaying Celtic flags.
Dembele currently plays in the Saudi Pro League with Al-Ettifaq and follows Celtic matches and results.

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Former Celtic striker Moussa Dembele has revealed that his connection with the Scottish club remains intact years after his departure. Dembele, currently playing for Saudi Pro League side Al-Ettifaq, explained how encountering a Celtic-themed Irish pub in New York reinforced his lifelong bond with the team. He confirmed that he still follows Celtic's results and matches regularly.

Dembele also discussed his broader football journey, including Champions League campaigns with Lyon and winning La Liga under Diego Simeone at Atletico Madrid. Outside playing, he has moved into football investment with ownership stakes in Mali's AS Mansa and Lithuania's FK Minija.

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