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Glenn Loovens says Celtic already have the ‘real box-to-box’ midfielder they are desperate for

Celtic are crying out for a dominant midfielder, and Glenn Loovens believe they may already have one.

By Jamie Kemble · The Celtic Bhoys

Published: Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 7:35 AM

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Glenn Loovens believes Celtic summer signing Joel van den Berg can be their ideal box-to-box midfielder.
Celtic signed the 19-year-old Dutch midfielder from PSV Eindhoven in a permanent €4 million deal.
Loovens urged patience, noting Van den Berg has great talent, physical size, and an eye for goal.

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Former Celtic defender Glenn Loovens believes summer signing Joel van den Berg is the box-to-box midfielder Celtic need. Loovens praised the 19-year-old Dutch midfielder's physical size, talent, and goal-scoring eye from his time watching him at Jong PSV, predicting he will become a huge success for the Scottish club.

Van den Berg joined Celtic from PSV Eindhoven in a permanent €4 million transfer during the summer. The Celtic Bhoys notes that the midfielder has yet to debut due to an injury, though the club seeks a presence following the loss of Arne Engels.

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Glenn Loovens says Celtic already have the ‘real box-to-box’ midfielder they are desperate for

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