Celtic Reject Fifth Bid From Atalanta For Matt O’Riley

Celtic have made it clear that Matt O’Riley is not for sale unless their valuation is met, having rejected a fifth offer from Atalanta.

The Serie A club, keen on bringing the Danish midfielder to Italy, raised their bid to £21.5 million with significant add-ons, yet Celtic remained resolute.

Matt O’Riley, who has become a pivotal player under Brendan Rodgers, signed a long-term deal last year, keeping him at the club until 2027.

This contract extension gives Celtic a strong negotiating position, allowing them to demand a fee that could surpass their record transfers of £25 million for Arsenal’s Kieran Tierney and Al-Ittihad Club’s Jota.

Despite Atalanta’s relentless pursuit throughout the summer, the Glasgow club is holding firm, understanding Matt O’Riley’s importance to their domestic and European ambitions.

Matt O’Riley is loving the transfer battle surrounding him and he is not ready to force a move away from Celtic this summer.