New details have emerged concerning the contract situations of Celtic’s promising young talents Rocco Vata and Daniel Kelly at Parkhead.
Vata, a standout player from Lennoxtown and an Ireland Under-21 international, has caught the eye of clubs such as Lazio, Torino, and Watford as his current deal with Celtic is set to come to an end this season. Despite his contract uncertainty, the Glasgow-born star has shown his potential by scoring his first senior goal against Buckie Thistle and netting an impressive 14 goals in 24 games across different competitions this season.
Kelly, another exciting prospect, scored his debut goal for Celtic against Dundee earlier this year, making a strong impression in his limited appearances. However, he too faces an uncertain future as he declined an initial contract extension offer, prompting interest from Bayer Leverkusen and RB Leipzig.
The latest reports suggest that Celtic have offered extended four-year deals to both Vata and Kelly in an effort to persuade them to stay at the club. While Vata is set to become a free agent soon, Kelly’s contract runs until 2024, allowing him to discuss a pre-contract move in 2025 if a new deal is not agreed upon.
Although the Hoops could receive a small compensation fee for Vata if he departs, the club is keen to retain both players and nurture them into first-team regulars in the future. Manager Brendan Rodgers has highlighted the importance of promoting academy talents like Vata and Kelly, emphasizing his commitment to developing young players at Celtic.
As negotiations continue, Celtic will be hoping to secure the futures of Vata and Kelly as part of their long-term plans for success.
