Celtic Loses Maik Nawrocki to Lens in Transfer Deal

Celtic has lost Maik Nawrocki to Lens in a transfer deal, with the Scottish champions saying the 25-year-old defender is the perfect fit for their three-man central defence. Nawrocki, who spent last season on loan to Hannover 96, has been sold to Lens for an undisclosed fee.

What Happened?

Maik Nawrocki, a 25-year-old Polish defender, has been sold to Lens by Celtic. Nawrocki had been on loan to Hannover 96 last season, where he made 18 appearances, 12 of them starts. His last appearance for Celtic was in a 5-1 win over Aberdeen in May 2025, where he also scored his only goal for the Glasgow club.

Why it Matters for Celtic

Celtic's loss of Nawrocki is a significant blow to their three-man central defence. The Scottish champions are currently third in the Premiership, 3 points behind leaders Heart of Midlothian. They have 67 points from 33 games, with a recent form of WWWWW.

What Comes Next?

Celtic's next fixture is against Middlesbrough at home on July 18, 2026. The Scottish champions will be looking to bounce back from their loss to Sporting CP in their last result, which ended 4-1 in favor of the Portuguese side.

League standing: 3rd in Premiership, 67 pts, 21W-4D-8L from 33 games, recent form WWWWW. Goals this season: 59 scored, 35 conceded (+24 goal difference). Title race: 3 points behind leaders Heart of Midlothian. Last result: Sporting CP 4-1 Celtic (2026-07-14). Recent form (last 5): 4W-0D-1L (LWWWW, most recent first). Next fixture: vs Middlesbrough (at home, 2026-07-18).