Glasgow now hosts two Canadian internationals with the recent addition of Derek Cornelius to Rangers alongside Alistair Johnston at Celtic.
Celtic’s transfer deadline day was disappointing as they failed to secure a quality striker to replace Adam Idah. The only addition was Sebastian Tounekti from Hammarby for £5.2m. In contrast, Rangers invested £8m in Everton’s Youssef Chermiti and secured Derek Cornelius on loan from Marseille.
Upon Cornelius’s arrival, Johnston reached out to his Canadian counterpart, advising him on what to expect in Glasgow. Despite being friends in the national team, they are now rivals in the city’s football scene.
Cornelius expressed gratitude for Johnston’s insight, highlighting the unique experience of having another Canadian in Glasgow. He acknowledged the competitiveness of the city’s football environment and the excitement of joining Rangers.
Meanwhile, Celtic faces a setback with Johnston’s serious hamstring injury, leaving him sidelined for several months. Anthony Ralston has since stepped in, but concerns arise over his fitness following his withdrawal from the Scotland squad alongside Kieran Tierney. The decisions may be precautionary to avoid exacerbating any existing injuries, especially after Ralston was seen taking painkillers during the match against Kairat Almaty.
