Maik Nawrocki looks set to leave Celtic on loan this summer, with serious interest emerging from both Poland and now Germany.
Polish side Pogon Szczecin have made their move for the 24-year-old centre-back, confirming their intentions publicly through their sporting director Tan Kesler. He told local media: “We have talked to Maik Nawrocki of Celtic,” making clear the Ekstraklasa club’s pursuit is already underway.
However, CeltsAreHere understands that a German club is also in the mix, with a source close to the situation confirming to us that one side that showed interest back in January has now reignited talks. This puts Pogon on the back foot with Nawrocki favouring a move to Germany.
Nawrocki’s Long-term Celtic Future
While some expected a permanent exit this summer after two seasons of very little game time, interestingly, Celtsarehere understands Celtic still view Nawrocki as part of their long-term plans.
With game time limited under Brendan Rodgers, a loan move now makes sense—ideally to a more technically demanding league to aid his development. Some inside Celtic Park are said to prefer a move to Germany over a return to Nawrocki’s native Poland, believing it would better suit his development at this stage.
6th October 2024; Victoria Park, Dingwall, Scotland: Scottish Premiership Football, Ross County versus Celtic; Maik Nawrocki of CelticRodgers was reluctant to let Nawrocki go in January, keeping the defender as cover for his stretched backline. That call proved justified when Nawrocki featured in big matches against Raith Rovers, Rangers, Hearts and Aberdeen late in the campaign. He held his own, but with Celtic now reloading for a Champions League push, opportunities will again be limited if everyone remains fit.
A final decision on Nawrocki’s destination is expected soon as pre-season approaches. But what’s clear is that a loan move now looks more like a matter of when, not if.
