Benjamin Siegrist appears poised to depart Celtic before the month concludes, with Peter O’Rourke of Sky Sports suggesting the Swiss goalkeeper is contemplating offers from several European outfits. Signed as an understudy to Joe Hart during Ange Postecoglou’s second season at the helm, Siegrist’s tenure was marred by minor injuries, ultimately failing to mount a serious challenge for the number one jersey.
Following Postecoglou’s departure and Brendan Rodgers’ return to the managerial post, Siegrist has found himself relegated to third choice, with Rodgers favouring Hart and Scott Bain, the latter having been acquired during Rodgers’ initial tenure at Celtic.
In a strategic move a few months ago, Siegrist switched reps, charging his new agent with securing an exit from Celtic Park. CeltsAreHere has learnt that the club is fully supportive of Siegrist’s desire for a January move, with mutual confidence that an agreement will be reached before the window closes.
This situation raises questions about Celtic’s goalkeeping strategy. Will the club seek a new contender to challenge Joe Hart for the starting spot before the window shuts, or will they promote from within, turning to their B squad as a temporary solution while assessing their options in the summer?
