Celtic’s highly anticipated move for Haissem Hassan has taken another dramatic turn, with the £9million deal entering its decisive final stages — and supporters now waiting nervously for confirmation that everything has been completed.

 

Celtic fans have spent days waiting for the club to finally get Haissem Hassan over the line.

 

Now, the transfer is closer than ever.

 

But despite reports that an agreement has been reached with Real Oviedo, the deal has not yet been officially announced by Celtic, meaning supporters are still waiting for the final confirmation before celebrating what could become one of the club’s most eye-catching additions of the summer.

 

And with a Champions League registration deadline looming, there is very little room for unnecessary drama.

 

Celtic agree Hassan deal

 

Celtic have agreed a deal with Real Oviedo for Hassan understood to be worth £6million up front, with a further £3million available in add-ons, taking the potential value of the transfer to around £9million.

 

The 24-year-old Egyptian winger has emerged as a major target for the Scottish champions following an impressive spell with Oviedo.

 

Reports had previously indicated that Celtic faced competition for his signature, including interest from clubs elsewhere in Europe and Saudi Arabia.

 

However, Hassan’s preference was reportedly to remain in Europe — and Celtic have now moved to the front of the queue.

 

The agreement represents a significant investment in an attacking player Celtic believe can add another dimension to their squad.

 

Then came the medical

 

And this is where the latest stage of the transfer saga becomes particularly interesting.

 

Hassan was due in Glasgow for his Celtic medical as the club looked to push the transfer towards completion. Celtic Quick News reported that the winger was expected in Glasgow for the medical ahead of his proposed £9million move.

 

The Scottish Sun also reported that Hassan was expected to arrive in Glasgow to complete the medical, with Celtic attempting to finalise the transfer in time for the Champions League play-off squad registration deadline.

 

For Celtic supporters, however, there is one obvious question:

 

When will the club actually announce him?

 

That is the part that has kept fans refreshing their feeds.

 

Is the deal actually in danger?

 

The deal has been agreed, Hassan is expected to complete the necessary formalities, and the transfer has been described as being in its final stages.

 

That means Celtic supporters should be careful about assuming that a delay in the official announcement automatically means something has gone wrong.

 

Transfers can still require medical clearance, contracts, registration paperwork and final administrative procedures before a club can officially unveil a player.

 

And this particular deal has an added layer of urgency because of Celtic’s European commitments.

 

Champions League deadline adds pressure

 

Celtic are reportedly keen to complete Hassan’s registration in time for their Champions League play-off squad deadline.

 

That makes the timing of the transfer particularly important.

 

The Scottish Sun reported that Celtic were aiming to get the deal completed in time for Thursday’s Champions League registration deadline.

 

In other words, this is no longer simply a case of Celtic agreeing a transfer and waiting several days before announcing it.

 

There is a genuine clock ticking.

 

Every stage now matters.

 

Who exactly are Celtic signing?

 

Hassan is an attacking player capable of operating from the wing, and his ability to take defenders on is one of the qualities that has generated excitement among Celtic supporters.

 

He was born in Paris and represented France at youth level before switching his international allegiance to Egypt.

 

His club career has taken him through Châteauroux, Villarreal and Sporting Gijón before he joined Real Oviedo.

 

He subsequently became an Egypt international and has now emerged as one of the more intriguing attacking options on Celtic’s radar.

 

That background has helped make the proposed transfer particularly interesting.

 

Celtic aren’t simply adding another squad player.

 

They are investing heavily in a winger who has attracted attention beyond Scotland.

 

Celtic fans are already getting excited

 

The reaction from Celtic supporters online has been mixed between excitement and caution.

 

Some fans have been particularly impressed by Hassan’s dribbling ability and believe he could flourish in a Celtic side that expects to dominate possession and attack regularly.

 

Others have urged supporters not to celebrate until the paperwork is complete.

 

That caution is understandable.

 

One Reddit discussion following the reported agreement showed supporters celebrating the potential addition while also joking about the possibility of the deal somehow taking another unexpected turn before becoming official.

 

And that perfectly captures the mood surrounding the transfer.

 

Everyone knows Celtic are close.

 

But everyone also wants to see the announcement.

 

The £9m question

 

The structure of the agreement is also worth watching.

 

Celtic are reportedly paying £6million initially, with another £3million available through add-ons. A significant portion of those additional payments is reportedly linked to Celtic reaching the league phase of the Champions League.

 

That means the final value of the deal could ultimately depend on what happens in Europe.

 

For Celtic, it is therefore potentially a £9million investment — but not necessarily £9million immediately.

 

And if Hassan does officially arrive, the pressure will immediately shift from completing the transfer to proving that he can justify the excitement surrounding it.

 

The final hurdle

 

For now, however, Celtic supporters don’t need to panic.

 

The latest credible reports do not indicate that Hassan has failed his medical or that the £9million deal has collapsed.

 

Instead, the transfer appears to be approaching its final formal stages.

 

But until Celtic officially announce the player, there remains that familiar transfer-window uncertainty.

 

A deal can be agreed.

 

Personal terms can be settled.

 

A player can travel for a medical.

 

And yet supporters will still refuse to believe it is done until they see the famous “Welcome to Celtic” announcement.

 

And that is exactly where Hassan’s transfer currently stands.