Celtic goalkeeper Benjamin Siegrist is on the verge of finalising a transfer to Rapid Bucharest, having already flown in to undergo a medical.
The Swiss goalkeeper has struck a two-year agreement with the Romanian club, which also includes an option to extend for a further year. No fee has been mentioned in the reports.
The move comes after Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers confirmed that Siegrist would be leaving the club this summer. The arrival of Kasper Schmeichel and Viljami Sinisalo at Celtic Park had cast doubt over Siegrist’s future, with speculation about his departure intensifying even further.
Celtic goalkeeper Benjamin Siegrist is set to complete his move to Rapid Bucharest after flying in for a medical tonight. Siegrist has agreed a two-year deal with a 12-month option with Neil Lennon’s side. #CelticFC #Rapid
— Pete O’Rourke (@SportsPeteO) July 22, 2024
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Neil Lennon, the former Celtic manager who now manages Rapid Bucharest, has shown a keen interest in bringing Siegrist to his current team. Celtic has facilitated the move by allowing the 32-year-old to travel to Romania to negotiate terms, indicating a mutual interest in securing a permanent deal.
Rodgers commented on the situation, noting, “It’s fair to say that with Benji (Siegrist), he’ll be looking to move on.”
This move could provide Siegrist with the opportunity for regular first-team football and a fresh start under a familiar face from his time in Scotland.
