Celtic Outcast Gustaf Lagerbielke Hints at Potential Parkhead Return
Celtic defender Gustaf Lagerbielke, currently on loan at FC Twente, has suggested a return to Parkhead could be on the cards.
The 24-year-old Swedish center-back was shipped out to the Eredivisie side last summer, just a year after joining Celtic from IF Elfsborg for £3 million. Lagerbielke’s lack of game time under Brendan Rodgers led to an attempted move to Italian club Lecce, which ultimately collapsed.
With no option-to-buy clause in the loan deal, Lagerbielke’s future remains uncertain. However, he has not ruled out a return to Celtic, stating: “It is a straight loan until the summer. Then there is always the possibility that I will be bought. So far it’s felt very good there, so we’ll see how it goes forward.”
When asked about potentially rejoining Celtic, Lagerbielke added: “There is always that chance. I still have a contract there. It’s not out of the question at all. Then I’ll have to see closer to the end of the season what happens with everything. But it’s a fantastic club.”
Rodgers had previously deemed Lagerbielke surplus to requirements, stating: “You see the players are happy and working well, but all the players want to play. If they can’t get the game time with us, they may look elsewhere.”
Lagerbielke’s comments come as he struggles for regular first-team action at FC Twente. Despite scoring the winning goal in Celtic’s Champions League clash against Feyenoord in December 2023, he made only five appearances for the Hoops last season.
Key Points:
- Gustaf Lagerbielke hints at potential Celtic return
- Swedish defender currently on loan at FC Twente
- No option-to-buy clause in loan deal
- Lagerbielke struggles for regular game time in Eredivisie
- Brendan Rodgers previously deemed him surplus to requirements
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