Celtic has established a reputation of being open to selling their key players for substantial transfer fees. This was demonstrated last summer when Matt O’Riley’s move to Brighton and Hove Albion fetched a notable £25 million for the club.
While the transfer fee for Nicolas Kuhn’s move to Como might not reach the same heights, Celtic is still anticipating a significant financial boost in the near future. Nevertheless, there is a sense of disappointment surrounding Kuhn’s departure, with former player Frank McAvennie expressing concern over the player’s form towards the end of the previous season.
The decision to part ways with Kuhn has sparked debate, with McAvennie suggesting that the player may believe he is now ‘better than Celtic’, despite only securing a move to Como. McAvennie insinuates that financial motivations could be at play, potentially conflicting with the plans that manager Brendan Rodgers has for the team.
Kuhn’s performance trajectory throughout the season further adds complexity to the situation. His early season heroics, which saw him bag 14 goals and provide 11 assists in 30 games from August to January, contrast sharply with his output in the latter half of the season, where he managed 7 goals and 4 assists in 26 games. Despite this dip in form, Celtic will undoubtedly feel the impact of losing Kuhn, given his standout contributions earlier in the campaign.
