Celtic star Haissem Hassan opens up on meetings with fans in Glasgow as he lifts lid on why he chose move to Scotland

HAISSEM HASSAN is still getting used to having his dinner so early in Scotland. But he’s ready to eat at the top table and show a voracious appetite for goals and assists. The French-born Egyptian winger arrived from Spain in…

By Roger Hannah · The Scottish Sun

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 10:45 PM

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Celtic winger Haissem Hassan says he enjoys meeting supporters across Glasgow and stopping for photos with them.
The 24-year-old joined Celtic in the summer from Spanish side Real Oviedo in a £9 million deal.
Hassan is aiming to score his first goal for the club under manager Martin O'Neill.

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Celtic winger Haissem Hassan has spoken about enjoying encounters with supporters in Glasgow, explaining that he made the independent decision to join the Scottish Premiership champions from Real Oviedo last summer. The 24-year-old Egyptian international noted that he frequently stops to take photos with fans across the city as he settles into life in Scotland with his family.

Hassan also targeted scoring his first goal for Martin O'Neill's side ahead of fixtures against Falkirk and Besiktas, while praising coach Shaun Maloney for aiding his development. Following upcoming domestic and European duties, the £9 million signing will join Egypt for crucial Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Malawi.

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