Celtic’s Clean Sheet

Viljami Sinisalo, 24, said he will not leave Celtic despite rumours of a move. He remains committed after keeping a clean sheet in a 3‑0 win over LASK. The Finland international kept his third shutout in four games, a performance that helped Celtic secure a spot in the Champions League group stage.

Sinisalo’s Determination

The goalkeeper said, “I’ve got no reason to think otherwise. Competition brings the best out of players, but I’m not really fussed what gets brought in.” He added, “I’ve got the shirt and I want to keep it. I’ve worked so hard to get it.” Sinisalo stressed that the responsibility of a goalkeeper is huge and that “one moment can go against you and you’ll be judged by that.” He said he had no time to worry about transfer speculation and that “the best goalies in the world really care about performance, not rumours.”

Transfer Speculation

Manager Martin O’Neill has openly looked for a replacement for Kasper Schmeichel, with Ross Doohan the only other senior keeper at the club. O’Neill is reportedly considering Blackburn Rovers shot‑stopper Balazs Toth before the window closes on September 3. Sinisalo, however, said he had no intention of being dragged into the noise and that “90 per cent of the stuff you see might not be correct.”

Career Path

Sinisalo joined Celtic for £1 million from Aston Villa two years ago. He spent the first 18 months as a backup to Schmeichel, who retired after a career‑ending shoulder injury last season. The Finn said he had spoken with manager Shaun Maloney, coach Mick Stephen McManus and goalkeeper coach Stevie Woods during pre‑season in Portugal to set targets for his development. He added that he “wants to be a goalie who wins games for this football club” and that he “has a two‑way relationship with the club.”

Future Focus

Sinisalo said he will keep working hard with the coaching staff and other goalkeepers to produce moments that help Celtic win. He believes that patience and continuous learning are key, especially for a young keeper whose career can peak in the late 20s or 30s. The Finland international remains focused on his role between the sticks and on helping the team secure trophies.