Celtic’s move for Camilo Duran is now at the final stage, with the Qarabağ forward expected to complete his switch to Glasgow after days of fast-moving talks.
Martin O’Neill confirmed after Celtic’s 1-1 draw with Shelbourne that the Colombian is due to undergo a medical before joining up with the squad in Portugal.
Qarabağ lost the league title last season and are looking to make changes as they prepare for their European campaign. That has made the timing of the Duran deal important from their side, with the Azerbaijani club looking to move quickly in the market.
There had also been interest in Duran from Brazil, but Celtic have now moved to the front of the queue and are set to land the 24-year-old.
Sources close to the situation have indicated that Duran pushed for the move, with the player seeing Celtic as a major step in his career.
The final fee structure has been the main area of confusion during the last 48 hours, with different figures reported in Scotland and Azerbaijan. The broad picture now points to a deal worth around £5million to £6million if the add-ons are met.
CeltsAreHere understands the package includes an initial fee and performance-related add-ons, with the timing of the deal important from Qarabağ’s side as they look to move quickly in the market.
Contract length has also been reported differently, with some claims pointing towards a three-year agreement and others suggesting a longer deal. However, we understand it will be a five-year deal.
After days of conflicting figures and reports, the direction of travel is clear. Celtic have moved decisively, Qarabağ are ready to sell, and Duran is expected to join up with the squad in Portugal once his medical and paperwork are completed.
