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The National
21-05-2025
- Sport
- The National
Ex-Celtic star Moritz Jenz set for transfer as clubs keen
The centre-back is currently a VfL Wolfsburg but has been on loan with Bundesliga rivals Mainz for a season. He is contracted to Wolfsburg until 2027 but will reportedly be allowed to leave. Mainz have an option to buy as part of the loan deal but Fabrizio Romano is reporting neither that or a return to Die Wolfe is seen as an option for the 26-year-old. Instead, he would like to explore something new and that has alerted clubs in Italy. Romano said: "Moritz Jenz can leave this summer with several clubs keen especially from Serie A. "Regardless of Mainz triggering the buy option or returning to Wolfsburg, he's expected to try new chapter." Read more: Green Brigade share big Celtic Hampden display plans for Scottish Cup final 'I'm not a clown' - Ange Postecoglou fumes at reporter over Spurs legacy verdict Jenz joined Celtic on a season-long loan from Lorient for the 2022/23 campaign. He played just 19 times for the Hoops and was sent back to France half way through the season due to a lack of playing opportunities. Despite that, he was popular with the Celts support. Coincidentally, Brendan Rodgers may be in the market for a centre half with neither Auston Trusty or Liam Scales able to nail down a place to first pick Cameron Carter-Vickers. And supporters have been urging the Northern Irishman to consider bringing Jenz back. One said: "Bring him back too, a new chapter under BR." Another wrote: "Bring him home." Rodgers has already secured a return for one of his former players in Kieran Tierney, who will join from Arsenal this summer after signing a pre-contract earlier this year. After leaving Parkhead, Jenz headed for another loan with Schalke before signing for Wolfsburg permanently the following season. He was on the move again after just one year with the loan switch to Mainz.
Scottish Sun
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Celtic fans beg ‘bring him home' as they tell Brendan Rodgers to sign former star after he's made available for transfer
He once hinted about making a return to the club one day WE WANT MOR Celtic fans beg 'bring him home' as they tell Brendan Rodgers to sign former star after he's made available for transfer HE only spent six months in Glasgow but that was more than enough time to establish himself as a fan favourite at Parkhead. Now Celtic supporters are crying out for him to make a stunning return to Scotland - amid reports he'll be on the move again this summer. Advertisement 4 Brendan Rodgers has been given some advice by supporters Credit: Kenny Ramsay 4 They want him to sign one of these former players Credit: PA 4 Fans hope to see Moritz Jenz and his child in Celtic colours again next season Moritz Jenz, 26, has played for three different clubs since his loan deal at Celtic was terminated early in January 2023. The German defender initially joined the Hoops on a season-long deal from Lorient but it was cut short for him to head to the Bundesliga following a lack of playing opportunities under Ange Postecoglou in the latter part of his short spell. He quickly headed to Schalke instead, before making the move to his homeland permanent when Wolfsburg came calling that summer. Currently at league rivals Mainz 05, Jenz is set to return to his parent club should his loan side refuse to trigger the buy-out option in the agreement. Advertisement Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano claims the centre-back WILL be on the move in the coming weeks either way - even if Mainz aren't interested - as he's been told he's free to find a new club in the summer window. It's suggested Jenz could head to Italy for the first time of his career, with "several" Serie A clubs keeping tabs. But many Celtic fans have other ideas and have urged Brendan Rodgers to swoop in and win the race for his signature. It's believed the Northern Irishman could be on the hunt for a new centre-back during the upcoming window. Advertisement Neither Auston Trusty or Liam Scales have tied down the starting spot next to Cameron Carter-Vickers, and the American has been attracting interest of his own, with Bayer Leverkusen reportedly interested in January. Maik Nawrocki was recently brought in from the cold by Rodgers and scored his first goal for the club against Aberdeen at Pittodrie. Celtic Title Party Aftermath: Nine arrested as street party descends into total chaos Gustaf Lagerbielke could be an option next season too following his standout loan spell in the Netherlands, with FC Twente unlikely to trigger a permanent deal for the Swede. But despite these options, Celtic fans have taken to social media this morning to urge Rodgers to do business for Jenz. Advertisement Reacting to Romano's post on X, one fan wrote: "Bring him home." Another commented: "Wish we could get him back." A third said: "Take take take." A fourth added: "Bring him back too, a new chapter under BR." Advertisement While another said: "The big man was great. Get him back ASAP." Jenz was adored by a large number of Hoops supporters and was given the nickname Mercedes Jenz for his stellar performances at the back. 4 Jenz playing for Schalke Credit: Getty And the feeling was mutual as Jenz told punters they have a "special place in his heart" when he announced his exit. Advertisement He also hinted about potentially returning to the club one day. He wrote: "Dear Celtic family, I'm sad to say that I'm leaving the club after a short time, it's been for me a fantastic period at the club. "I'm very proud and honoured to have been part of the Celtic Football Club. Like I said at the beginning of my time it was and it has been a dream. "The fans of Celtic will always have a special place in my heart, they are kind, honest and passionate. I want to thank everyone that works at Celtic, from the staff to the people taking care of us players in the stadium and in the training ground. Advertisement "I'm very lucky to have been part of such a fantastic squad of players, it's really a TEAM and Family Everyone is fighting for each other to make history for this great Club and I'm gonna miss them so much! "It has been an honour to work with him and his team. Well I guess I have to cut it short now. Here we go again. I am on the road again. Hopefully one day I can come back to Paradise.' Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
