Ever since Celtic hero Matt O’Riley made the move to Brighton last summer, his career trajectory has been closely followed by many loyal Parkhead supporters. Known for his exceptional skills on the pitch and humble demeanor off it, O’Riley quickly became a fan favorite during his time at Celtic.
However, his journey at Brighton hit a roadblock when a horrific tackle in his debut match left him sidelined with a lengthy injury. Despite this setback, O’Riley has worked hard to regain his spot in the first-team squad and has delivered memorable performances against tough opponents like Man City and Tottenham, his former club under Ange Postecoglou.
There has been ongoing speculation surrounding O’Riley’s future at Brighton, with clubs like Everton and Serie A teams showing interest in acquiring his services. With Sky Sports’ Lyall Thomas hinting at an uncertain situation regarding O’Riley’s future at Brighton, the potential for a move to a new club is looming.
What makes this situation more intriguing for Celtic is the inclusion of a 10% sell-on clause in O’Riley’s Brighton deal. If the Premier League side were to recoup the £25m they paid for him, Celtic could stand to receive a substantial £2.5m from the sell-on clause. The prospect of clubs from Italy’s top flight and the Premier League vying for O’Riley’s signature could potentially spark a bidding war, further increasing the compensation that Celtic could receive from the sell-on clause.
As the transfer market heats up and clubs express their interest in O’Riley, Celtic fans are eagerly awaiting to see how this saga unfolds and how much compensation their club could potentially secure from their former hero’s next move.
