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Scotsman
18 hours ago
- Sport
- Scotsman
Celtic set to sanction former Hibs star's transfer exit as medical booked ahead of proposed Ligue 1 switch
He spent last season at Hibs but is now set for another transfer away from Celtic. Sign up to our Hibs football newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... A former Hibs player is set to make a permanent exit from Celtic during this summer transfer window. David Gray's side are in Denmark where all focus is on their Europa League second round qualifying first leg vs FC Midtjylland, but the transfer market continues in the background. So far, they have signed Thibault Klidje, Jamie McGrath, Josh Mulligan and Raphael Sallinger with ex players also on the move elsewhere. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Kwon joined Hibs on a season long loan deal from Celtic last summer and featured as the club finished third in the Premiership. He wasn't a nailed on member of the starting XI but that has not stopped interest peaking in his services, with reports out of France that Ligue 1 side Nantes are set to offer him a three year deal. A medical is in the pipeline for the star who joined Celtic on a five year deal in 2023, since loaned out to St Mirren then Hibs. Kwon Celtic transfer exit approaches Respected publication, L'Equipe, state: 'Nantes is preparing to sign Hyeok-kyu Kwon, 24, a South Korean defensive midfielder from Celtic Glasgow who was on loan last season to Hibernian (Scotland), where he played 21 Premiership matches. He is expected to sign a three-year contract with the Canaries and is expected to undergo a medical.' It was only recently that Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers confirmed Kwon would likely be on the move this summer. He said upon signing the midfielder in his first summer back at Parkhead: 'We're also very pleased to bring Kwon to the club, on the same day that we've also announced the signing of Yang. 'Again, he is a player that the club has been aware of for some time, so it's great that we've completed the deal and I know that the player is delighted with the move. We're looking forward to both players joining up with the squad and playing their part in what we hope will be another successful campaign.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Why Hibs signed Kwon Gray said upon the midfielder's arrival at Hibs: 'Hyeokkyu provides us with another option in midfield being able to play as both a deeper 6 and as an 8. As a player, he's a great athlete, he's very competitive, and comfortable on the ball. He showed these capabilities during an impressive loan spell last season. We're delighted to bring him to the Club and look forward to working with him.' Sporting director Malky Mackay added: 'We're really pleased to make Hyeokkyu our ninth signing of the summer transfer window. He is another top professional to add to the First Team group, comes with a good pedigree, and adds a real presence on the pitch. We'd like to thank Brendan Rodgers and Celtic for the smooth handling of the move, and how quickly and efficiently we were able to get this deal done.'
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Colorado Rapids' Chidozie Awaziem returns to Nantes
FC Nantes have signed Nigerian international centre-back Chidozie Awaziem (28) from Colorado Rapids, both clubs have announced. Awaziem is back at La Beaujoire after already spending the 2017-2018 season on loan from FC Porto with Les Canaris. Awaziem has now joined Nantes on a permanent basis, putting pen to paper over a three-year deal. Nantes were in the market for a centre-back after parting ways with Jean-Charles Castelletto and Nicolas Pallois. Awaziem will wear the No. 6 jersey with Nantes. 'When the opportunity presented itself, I didn't hesitate for a second to come back, because for me, Nantes is like home', Awaziem said. 'The people are lovely, the club is great, and I was really looking forward to returning to this environment.' 'We're grateful to Chido for his time with the club this season,' said Colorado Rapids President Pádraig Smith. 'We wish him nothing but success in this next chapter.' GFFN | Bastien Cheval
Daily Record
2 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Record
Celtic outcast set for shock transfer to French Ligue 1 outfit on three year deal
The 24-year-old midfielder has struggled to make an impact during his two years in Glasgow Celtic outcast Kwon Hyeok-kyu is set for a move to Nantes, according to a report in France. The South Korean moved to Parkhead from Busan IPark two years ago but has struggled to make an impact. The 24-year-old has had two loan spells to Premiership rivals, St Mirren and Hibs. But, under contract until 2028, Ouest-France say the South Korea Under-23 international is on the verge of a move to France. Nantes are in the market for a defensive midfielder to strengthen Luis Castro's options after the departures of Douglas Augusto and Pedro Chirivella. Kwon is reportedly set to undergo a medical before signing a three year deal. Celtic are heading to Italy to continue pre-season preparations, kicking off with a game against Ajax on Thursday. You can get all the news you need on our dedicated Celtic page, and sign up to our newsletters to make sure you never miss a beat throughout the season. We're also WhatsApp where we bring all the latest breaking news and transfer gossip directly to you phone. Join our Celtic community here. Tune in to Hotline Live every Sunday to Thursday and have your say on the biggest issues in Scottish football and listen to Record Sport's newest podcast, Game On, every Friday for your sporting fix, all in bitesize chunks.
BBC News
2 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Defender Meupiyou leaves Wolves
Bastien Meupiyou has left Wolves to join Portuguese top-flight side French defender joined Wolves last summer from Nantes but did not make a first-team appearance for the Premier League have said Meupiyou has moved to Portugal to "gain senior experience, although there is a clause in the defender's contract for Wolves to re-sign him in the future".
Al-Ahram Weekly
3 days ago
- Sport
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Nice eye Nantes striker Mostafa Mohamed after Laborde's departure - Talents Abroad
French Ligue 1 club Nice are considering a move for Nantes striker Mostafa Mohamed following the departure of Gaëtan Laborde to Saudi second-division side Al-Diraiyah, French sports daily L'Équipe reported on Monday. Mohamed, 27, remains under contract with Nantes until June 2027 and is currently involved in the club's pre-season preparations. The Egypt international has shown strong early form, scoring both goals in a 2-0 friendly win over Stade Lavallois on 12 July and netting again in a 2-1 loss to Guingamp on 19 July. According to L'Équipe, Nice have yet to submit a formal offer for the Egyptian forward but have identified him as a potential reinforcement as they overhaul their attacking options. With Laborde's move now official and fellow striker Evann Guessand also expected to depart, the Riviera side are in the market for support to partner lead striker Terem Moffi. Nice finished fifth in Ligue 1 last season and are aiming to build a squad capable of competing on both domestic and European fronts. (For more sports news and updates, follow Ahram Online Sports on Twitter at @AO_Sports and on Facebook at AhramOnlineSports.) Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
