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The 20 Celtic players who left in the summer and how they’re faring with next step

There was a mass exodus over the summer as the Hoops coined in close to £50m in player sales…

By Ryan McDonald · Daily Record

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 7:00 AM

Key Things to Know

Celtic generated nearly £50 million following the departure of 20 first-team players over the summer transfer window.
Arne Engels joined West Ham, Daizen Maeda moved to Ipswich Town, and Reo Hatate signed with Burnley on permanent deals.
Veteran goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel retired from professional football following his departure from the Scottish club.

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Celtic oversaw a major summer squad overhaul that saw 20 players depart the club, generating nearly £50 million in player sales. Daily Record reviewed the destinations of the former Celtic players, which include permanent transfers, loan exits, and several players returning to parent clubs.

Permanent departures included Arne Engels moving to West Ham, Daizen Maeda joining Ipswich Town, Reo Hatate transferring to Burnley, and Stephen Welsh signing with Swansea. Goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel retired, while several others including Luis Palma, Kelechi Iheanacho, and Maik Nawrocki secured permanent moves abroad.

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