Celtic’s utilisation of the Japanese and South Korean markets has been predominantly effective. The majority of the players the Hoops’ have signed from each country have prospered in Glasgow.
Both nations provide inordinate value. Another one that the club believe could do so is South Africa.
The Scottish Sun recently reported the Hoops’ interest in 17-year-old Cape Town Spurs striker Luke Bartmaan. The South African under-17 internationalist is the second youngest scorer in South African top-flight history.
In the report, it was said that there could be ‘spin-offs’ from Celtic’s involvement in the South African market, the same way there were in Japan and South Korea after Kyogo and Oh each kickstarted a conveyor belt of signings from each country.
Japan in particular has proven to be a gold mine for the Hoops, and the club are hoping South Africa can be the same. Celtic are constantly searching for the most effective ways of gaining financial prosperity, which is proven in this situation.
