Celtic hero backs summer signing to be ‘huge success’ as he casts doubt over another new recruit’s Hoops role

GLENN LOOVENS has backed Joel van den Berg to make his mark at Celtic. The Dutch teenager has yet to feature since making a £3.5million move from PSV at the end of the window. But former Hoops defender Loovens, 43…

By David Friel · The Scottish Sun

Published: Wednesday, 7 October 2026 at 9:31 PM

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Former Celtic defender Glenn Loovens backed 19-year-old summer signing Joel van den Berg to become a huge success.
Van den Berg joined Celtic from PSV Eindhoven in a permanent £3.5 million transfer deal.
The midfielder has not debuted yet after being sidelined with an injury prior to the international break.

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Former Celtic defender Glenn Loovens has backed summer signing Joel van den Berg to be a major success at the club. The 19-year-old Dutch midfielder joined Celtic from PSV Eindhoven in a permanent deal worth £3.5 million late in the transfer window but has yet to make an appearance after suffering an injury that required a moon boot.

Loovens believes Van den Berg will thrive once fully fit, noting that senior players Callum McGregor and James Forrest will be vital to his progression. In contrast, Loovens suggested fellow new signing Jordan Lotomba will serve primarily as squad depth once right-back Alistair Johnston returns to action.

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