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🚨 BREAKING NEWS: Celtic FC Complete Kobbie Mainoo Loan Deal from Manchester United – €4M Agreement Confirmed by Brendan Rodgers 🔥✅
In a stunning late-window development, Celtic FC have completed the signing of highly-rated midfielder Kobbie Mainoo from Manchester United on a season-long loan deal, with the full package valued at around €4 million. 🟢⚪
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🔁 The Deal at a Glance:
✅ Loan: Season-long (2025/26)
💰 Total deal value: €4 million (includes loan fee + wages covered)
📍 No obligation to buy (but Celtic retain first-refusal rights)
🔴 Parent club: Manchester United
🧠 Confirmed by: Brendan Rodgers
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💬 Brendan Rodgers Confirms:
At this morning’s press conference, Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers made the move official:
> “We’re absolutely delighted to welcome Kobbie to Celtic. He’s a player of incredible intelligence and composure for his age. We believe he’ll add real quality to our midfield this season.”
Rodgers reportedly played a key role in convincing Mainoo to choose Celtic over several Premier League and Bundesliga loan offers — promising him consistent first-team football and European exposure.
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🧠 Who is Kobbie Mainoo?
🏟️ Age: 20
🌍 Nationality: English (of Ghanaian descent)
📈 Known for: Composure, vision, maturity beyond his years
🏅 Achievements: Broke into Man United’s first team during the 2023–24 season, hailed by pundits as one of England’s brightest midfield talents
📊 Stats at United (2024/25): 22 appearances | 2 goals | 3 assists
Though Mainoo impressed at Old Trafford, Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag opted to loan him out for further development, with Celtic seen as the ideal stepping stone due to their European competition involvement and attacking system.
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🤝 Strategic Move for Celtic
With domestic dominance and a deeper Champions League run in mind, Celtic were keen to add depth and class to their midfield. The signing of Mainoo marks a statement of intent, pairing youth with ambition as Rodgers reshapes his squad.
Celtic have now secured one of England’s most exciting young midfielders — with the potential to become a star in Glasgow.
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🗣️ Fan Reactions Pour In:
Celtic fans have taken to social media to praise the move:
> “Mainoo is a baller. Absolute masterclass by Rodgers.”
“If we give him minutes, he’ll run the show in Scotland.”
“This is not just a loan — it’s a statement.”
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⚽ What’s Next?
Mainoo is expected to debut in Celtic’s upcoming league fixture and could feature in the Champions League group stage opener next month. His arrival gives Rodgers fresh tactical flexibility — and gives fans something to truly get excited about.
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