Yvon Mvogo, the talented goalkeeper for FC Lorient, recently opened up about his disappointment regarding a potential move to Celtic that never came to fruition last summer. The Swiss stopper revealed that talks were held with the Scottish club, but ultimately a transfer did not materialize, leaving him feeling “very sad”. Celtic, looking to fill the void left by Joe Hart’s retirement, had considered Mvogo among other names as a replacement. However, they opted to bring in Danish veteran Kasper Schmeichel instead.
Despite the missed opportunity, Mvogo expressed his desire to continue competing at the highest level after Lorient’s relegation from the top tier in France. The 30-year-old goalkeeper had hoped to secure a move away from the club following their demotion but faced challenges in the transfer market due to the need for a transfer fee while under contract with Lorient.
On the other hand, Kasper Schmeichel has made a significant impact since joining Celtic, impressively keeping 11 clean sheets in his 18 appearances across all competitions. His stellar performance, including a standout display in a 2-0 away victory against Kilmarnock, has garnered praise and admiration from fans and critics alike. Furthermore, Schmeichel’s recent contribution to Denmark’s success in the Nations League, securing a spot in the quarter-finals, has solidified his position as a top goalkeeper on the international stage.
Former player David Nielsen lauded Schmeichel as Denmark’s standout goalkeeper, emphasizing his importance to the national team. Nielsen endorsed Schmeichel as the country’s top choice in goal, asserting that the 38-year-old should remain the starting goalkeeper until the 2026 World Cup. Nielsen’s praise underscores Schmeichel’s enduring talent and impact, both at the club and international level, confirming his status as a top-tier goalkeeper in the current football landscape.
