Celtic have reached an agreement to sign Ermin Mahmic from Slovan Liberec for €8 million plus €2 million add-ons. The 21-year-old midfielder has been linked with Celtic for some time and has impressed with his performances at the World Cup and for his current club.
What happened?
Celtic's need for a new midfielder has been evident, especially with Arne Engels leaving for West Ham United and Paulo Bernardo going out on loan. Mahmic's signing is expected to strengthen the team's midfield.
Why it matters for Celtic
The signing of Mahmic is a significant boost for Celtic, who are currently 3 points behind leaders Heart Of Midlothian in the Premiership. With 59 goals scored and 35 conceded, Celtic have a +24 goal difference, and their recent form has been impressive, with 5 wins in their last 5 games.
What comes next?
Mahmic is expected to join the team soon, and his signing is seen as a positive move for Celtic. The team's manager will be hoping that Mahmic can make an immediate impact and help the team close the gap with Heart Of Midlothian. As of the final 2025 table, Celtic were 3rd in the Premiership, with 67 points from 33 games, and a recent form of WWWWW. Their last result was a 3-1 win over Heart Of Midlothian on 2026-05-16.
