Celtic are still waiting on Fares Ghedjemis.
The Hoops thought they had done the hard part. An agreement was reached with Frosinone, the groundwork was in place, and the deal looked ready to move forward. But months on, the situation remains unresolved, with the player yet to give the green light to a switch to Celtic Park.
According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Celtic are still in limbo over the 23 year old forward, who rejected the chance to join earlier this year.
Breakout season built on sacrifice
Ghedjemis did not just say no. He made a statement.
Rather than take the move, he committed fully to Frosinone, to their push for promotion, and to his own development. Right now, that decision is paying off in a big way.
He has emerged as one of the standout players in Italy this season, registering 12 goals and three assists in a campaign that continues to turn heads.
His rise has not gone unnoticed on the international stage either. He made his debut for Algeria, came on for Riyad Mahrez, and marked the moment with a goal. That alone has pushed his profile and value even higher.
Frosinone saw the momentum building and acted quickly. They triggered an option in his contract to extend his stay until 2028, strengthening their position just as Celtic came forward with a €6 million offer in January.
Why he said no to Celtic:
The decision ultimately came down to one simple choice.
Leave immediately or stay and fight for promotion.
Ghedjemis chose to stay, and since then, his form has only improved.
Celtic have not walked away. They are still waiting and watching, but they are no longer alone. Interest from Germany is growing as clubs keep a close eye on his performances.
The big question now is whether €6 million will still be enough.
His current valuation sits at around €5.50 million, which still makes Celtic’s previous offer reasonable on paper. For Frosinone, it would represent a significant return on the €300,000 they paid for him in 2024.
But football is rarely that simple.
Right now, Ghedjemis is fully focused on Frosinone. He is scoring, creating, and driving their push for Serie A. Sitting third in the table and just three points off the top, promotion is very much within reach.
That context matters.
It explains why he turned Celtic down in January, and why any deal this summer will not be straightforward.
Celtic remain in the background, ready to revisit the move. But as things stand, this is no longer just about money or timing.
It is about whether the player is ready to leave what he has started.
