Every year, the Champions League welcomes new competitors, many of whom struggle to match the impressive history of Celtic.
With a European Cup win in 1967 and a staggering 55 Scottish Premiership titles under their belt, the Bhoys have proven to be a powerhouse in football both domestically and internationally.
One such player who honed his skills at Celtic Park is Jeremie Frimpong, who recently completed a £35 million move to Liverpool from Bayer Leverkusen, providing Celtic with a significant financial boost along the way.
Bayer Leverkusen’s managing director, Simon Rolfes, stirred controversy with his remarks suggesting that Celtic is a “lower league” club compared to Leverkusen. Despite the Bundesliga’s strong reputation, Celtic’s rich history and trophy cabinet speak for themselves.
Rolfes emphasized Leverkusen’s strategy of developing talents from lower leagues, using Frimpong as an example of their successful approach. While Leverkusen views this as a key element of their success, Rolfes’ comments have rubbed some Celtic supporters the wrong way.
In comparing the trophy records of Celtic and Bayer Leverkusen, it is clear that Celtic’s achievements are nothing to scoff at. While Rolfes may have misspoken, it is undeniable that Celtic is far from being categorized as a lower league club.
