I gave Benjamin Nygren advice when Europe's biggest clubs wanted him – here's why he can be Celtic's next Swedish legend
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SWEDE DREAMS I gave Benjamin Nygren advice when Europe's biggest clubs wanted him – here's why he can be Celtic's next Swedish legend
His former mentor has revealed what Celtic fans can expect from the Nordsjaelland star
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