Celtic’s transfer business during both the summer and winter window was some of their most intriguing yet, with record breaking deals and major departures at the forefront.
A full 16 points clear at the top of the Scottish Premiership, the additions of Arne Engels, Jota and Adam Idah have so far proven sound additions, with Brendan Rodgers’ side suffering just two domestic defeats all season. With the Scottish League Cup already in the bag, Celtic are favourites to complete yet another domestic treble under Rodgers.
There’s been clear progress in Europe too, with a strong run in the Champions League only halted by Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich, who Celtic pushed into the final seconds of their last 16 playoff.
That said, despite the team’s on field success, the 2024/25 campaign has resulted in several fan favourites moving onto pastures new, with Kyogo Furuhashi and Matt O’Riley becoming big name departures in both windows, much to the dismay of the Celtic Park faithful.
It wasn’t just Furuhashi and O’Riley that departed though, with fringe players such as Odin Thiago Holm, Benjamin Siegrist and Stephen Welsh all making moves away from the east end of Glasgow throughout the campaign.
But how have each of Celtic’s 20 departing players fared for their new clubs so far this season?
17. Yuki Kobayashi - Portimonense
Brought his uneventful spell in Glasgow to an end in the summer by moving to Portuguese side Portimonense. The centre-back has started a total of 13 times for his new club, though they are involved in a tight battle to avoid relegation from the second tier. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
18. Alexandro Bernabei - Internacional
Made Celtic a tidy little sum in January when Internacional made his loan move a permanent one. A regular starter for the Brazilian outfit, he has scored three goals in 25 games for his new club. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
19. Josh Dede - Middlesbrough
The talented teenager joined Michael Carrick's Teessiders ahead of the January deadline, and has been on the bench for the side's recent games against Stoke City, Sheffield United and Watford. | SNS Group / SFA
20. Hyeokkyu Kwon - Hibs (loan)
Joined capital club Hibs in the summer on a season-long loan deal, and has found the move fairly positive. Has featured in 21 of the club's 27 league matches, though he has been outshone by fellow loanee Nectarios Triantis in midfield. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group