Benjamin Nygren to Celtic Transfer Takes a Big Step Forward as Nordsjaelland Remove Major Hurdle
An official approach was made by the Hoops and they've now had a response from the Danes over the Swedish winger
ground.newsHere’s the latest on Benjamin Nygren based on recent reporting up to 2025–2026.
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Transfer activity: Nygren was strongly linked with Celtic during the 2024–25 window and there were multiple reports indicating Celtic had opened talks and sought to sign him from FC Nordsjælland. These reports suggested Celtic were prepared to move quickly to secure him ahead of the new season. [cite ][cite ][cite ][cite ]
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Club status in 2025–26: He completed a move to Celtic in mid-2025, with Celtic announcing the signing on a five-year deal in June 2025. He then began his tenure as a Celtic winger, contributing in domestic league matches and cup competitions. [cite ][cite ]
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Performance notes: Early season coverage highlighted Nygren as a key attacking option for Celtic, with expectations around goals and assists as he settled into Scottish football. By January 2026, he was part of Celtic’s title-chasing campaign and noted for adding goals to his tally. [cite ]
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- Example trajectory: Nygren’s transfer to Celtic in 2025 followed a season with Nordsjaelland where he delivered strong goal and assist numbers, then transitioned to a club competing for the Premiership title in Scotland. [cite ]
If you’d like, I can curate a brief timeline with exact dates and create a quick chart of Nygren’s goal contributions by month for Celtic in the 2025–26 season.