Leicester. Premier League title. The Danish national team’s goalkeeper clip. Then Nice, quick transfer to Anderlecht, before old coach Brendan Rodgers called and persuaded the veteran to move to Celtic in 2024. Here there was success in the first season , equalling the record from 1906 for most consecutive clean sheet games (5). In the Scottish Cup final, the Dane made a penalty save that gave Celtic the victory over arch-rivals Rangers. Then the big club came out completely wrong in the season opener, Brendan Rodgers sacked, now Celtic are looking for a new goalkeeper.
Because with his contract expiring this summer, there is uncertainty about Schmeichel’s future in Glasgow. According to Football-Insider’s source , the Celtic gang have been knocking on Manchester City’s door.
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After Donnarumma signed for City on deadline day, Stefan Ortega has become thin on playing time. The German goalkeeper is not part of Pep Guardiola’s long-term plans for the team anyway., Celtic are strongly considering bringing in Ortega in January due to uncertainty over Kasper Schmeichel’s future.
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If Schmeichel stays, competition for playing time with Ortega awaits. For new Celtic coach Wilfried Nancy, an excellent goalkeeping situation.
