Celtic reach initial agreement for Haissem Hassan

Why Celtic want him

The fit is easy to understand.

• Hassan is described as a left-footed right winger.
• He appears to suit the inverted role Celtic often value in wide areas.
• His game is said to be built on direct running and close control.

That profile matters. Celtic have needed depth and variation in the forward line, and reports suggest the club has been seeking another option while managing Jota’s absence and easing the burden on players such as Daizen Maeda. A winger who can attack his full-back, then drive inside into the final third, would give the side a different rhythm.

Why the deal makes sense now

The market logic also stands out.

• The report says Real Oviedo needed to balance their books.
• Hassan is said to be entering the final year of his contract.
• That usually shifts leverage toward the buying club.

For Celtic, that is the kind of window they often try to exploit: a player with upside, a clear tactical role, and a selling club under pressure to negotiate. Reports suggest talks had been developing for weeks before this apparent breakthrough, which points to a deal shaped by patience rather than panic.

What to watch next

The key step now is simple: completion. Until the medical is done and paperwork is finished, this remains an expected transfer rather than a confirmed one. But if the move is finalised this week, Hassan could quickly become one of the more intriguing additions in Celtic’s summer, especially with the title defence underway and European tests looming just around the corner.