Celtic’s summer recruitment drive has moved into overdrive after Egyptian international winger Haissem Hassan verbally agreed personal terms on a four-year contract to join the Scottish champions. The 24-year-old wide playmaker from Real Oviedo has given green light to Martin O’Neill’s project at Paradise, clearing a massive hurdle as the two clubs negotiate the final add-on structures to seal a transfer package in excess of £7 million.
Hassan’s transfer stock soared following his impressive displays for Egypt at the 2026 World Cup in North America. The France-born winger played a crucial role in leading the Pharaohs to the Round of 16, notably providing a standout assist against Argentina. With just one year remaining on his contract at Real Oviedo, Hassan publicly indicated his expectation to move on this summer, prioritizing a move to Glasgow over reported interest from Ligue 1 and the Middle East.
The impending arrival of Hassan forms part of an aggressive double swoop by the Celtic hierarchy. Following the £10 million departure of Daizen Maeda to Ipswich Town, Celtic re-invested the windfall immediately into a record agreement for Bodø/Glimt forward Kasper Høgh. With Høgh already completing medical checks, securing Hassan’s direct pace on the flank will complete a major double addition before Celtic open their Scottish Premiership title defense against Dundee.