Celtic Midfielder Matt O’Riley Set to Break Scottish Transfer Record with £25m Move to Brighton
Celtic FC midfielder Matt O’Riley is on the verge of a record-breaking transfer to English Premier League side Brighton & Hove Albion, with the deal expected to be confirmed within the next 48 hours. The Celtic Way understands that Brighton has offered over £25 million (€30 million) for O’Riley’s services, with a 10% sell-on clause included in the agreement.
This transfer fee surpasses the previous Scottish record of £25 million, set by Kieran Tierney’s move to Arsenal in 2019 and Jota’s transfer to Al-Ittihad from Celtic last summer. Celtic had previously rejected five approaches from Italian club Atalanta, including a £21.5m bid, as they held out for a higher fee.
O’Riley’s move to Brighton marks a significant milestone in his career, and the Scottish champions will benefit from the sell-on clause should the midfielder be sold in the future. The transfer is expected to be announced in the coming days, bringing an end to O’Riley’s time at Celtic Park.
The Celtic Way will provide updates on this developing story as more information becomes available.