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The National
11 hours ago
- Sport
- The National
Key Melbourne City man reveals Tilio 'hope' amid Celtic negotiations
The winger joined City on loan from the Scottish Premiership champions over a year ago. He has impressed for the club in the A-League this season, scoring five goals and assisting as many across 19 appearances. Read more: The 23-year-old started at the weekend as his side defeated city rivals Melbourne Victory to win the A-League Grand Final and end the campaign on the most almighty of highs. And now, with decisions looming on players ahead of the summer, Petrillo has given the latest on Tilio's future: "We're still negotiating whether he stays another year or goes to Europe," he told the Football Fever podcast. "We hope he stays another year." The player himself admitted his future remains uncertain following Saturday's showpiece final: "I feel in a really good place," he said. "My future is obviously up in the air at the moment, so I'm unsure what is going to happen. "It's always been about just playing well. I know when I'm playing well that people are always watching. "I want to do everything I can to help Australia qualify for another World Cup. "I took everything in from last camp and put myself in the position now where I feel I'm better for it. I just want to execute everything that I know that I can, and put myself in the position to hopefully be in the squad and play. "It's been 18 months since I've actually stepped on the pitch for the national team. "So I think it's at that time now that I put myself in a position to play well, get an opportunity to do well, and hopefully, sort of cement a spot in there."
Scottish Sun
20 hours ago
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Celtic star lined up for stunning return to club just days after exit as transfer talks ongoing
He recently opened up on his future at Parkhead TIL THE END Celtic star lined up for stunning return to club just days after exit as transfer talks ongoing HE looked set to fight for his future at Celtic after spending the last 16 months out on loan. But this forgotten Celtic winger could be set for ANOTHER spell away from Parkhead - without even having the chance to impress Brendan Rodgers in pre-season. Advertisement 2 Marco Tilio is used to winning trophies in Australia Credit: Alamy 2 But will he ever enjoy similar success in Scotland? Credit: Kenny Ramsay Marco Tilio, 23, enjoyed a standout campaign in his homeland Australia with his old club Melbourne City rounded off this season with another A-League title. The pacy winger clinched the Championship trophy following their 1-0 Grand Final win over rivals Melbourne Victory on Saturday. Tilio is in arguably the best form of his career with five goals and five assists in 19 games - eclipsing his final season in his first spell at City which earned him his move to Glasgow. The Socceroos star played just two games under Rodgers before being shipped back to Melbourne for another lengthy spell. Advertisement While he was meant to return to Glasgow this summer - after international duty for Australia - Tilio recently admitted that his future at Celtic is "up in the air". His contract at Parkhead runs for another three years but Tilio has hinted he could stay in Australia after all. And Melbourne City director of football Michael Petrillo hopes that will be the case as he's revealed talks are ongoing with Celtic about potentially extending his loan for another year. Addressing the winger's future, he told the Football Fever podcast: 'We are still negotiating whether he stays another year or goes to Europe. We hope he stays.' Advertisement Responding to questions surrounding his Celtic return at the weekend, Tilio said: 'My future is obviously up in the air at the moment, so I'm unsure what is going to happen. 'It's always been about just playing well. I know when I'm playing well people are always watching." Celtic loan star Marco Tilio scores a stunning goal on return to Melbourne City Tilio was a £1.5million signing for the Scottish champions in the summer of 2023. A thigh injury derailed his campaign before it even got underway and meant he had to wait until November to make his debut. Advertisement But despite his derailed start and later move back to Australia, Tilio does still believe he could make an impact in Europe. He told Optus Sport last year: "I'd hope to be saying I'll be playing consistently over in Europe. "I'd like to say. We'll see but, yeah, that's where my head's at." Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
The Herald Scotland
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
Celtic outcast Marco Tilio admits future 'up in the air'
The 23-year-old was sent on loan to Melbourne City after suffering two severe hamstring injuries at Celtic. And he's due to return to Parkhead for the new season, where he still has three years left on his deal, following his £1.5 million move two years ago. But despite being delighted at his homeland triumph, Tilio doesn't know his next move. Read more: Forgotten Celtic star could feature at Club World Cup after dramatic play-off A day that changed Celtic: Martin O'Neill on emotion, legacy & success 25 years later He said: "I feel in a really good place. "My future is obviously up in the air at the moment, so I'm unsure what is going to happen. "It's always been about just playing well. I know when I'm playing well that people are always watching. 'I want to do everything I can to help Australia qualify for another World Cup. "I took everything in from last camp and put myself in the position now where I feel I'm better for it. I just want to execute everything that I know that I can, and put myself in the position to hopefully be in the squad and play. "It's been 18 months since I've actually stepped on the pitch for the national team. "So I think it's at that time now that I put myself in a position to play well, get an opportunity to do well, and hopefully, sort of cement a spot in there.'
The National
2 days ago
- Sport
- The National
Celtic outcast Marco Tilio admits future 'up in the air'
Tilio helped Melbourne City win the A-League grand finals and was then immediately called up for his country for their World Cup qualifiers this month. The 23-year-old was sent on loan to Melbourne City after suffering two severe hamstring injuries at Celtic. And he's due to return to Parkhead for the new season, where he still has three years left on his deal, following his £1.5 million move two years ago. But despite being delighted at his homeland triumph, Tilio doesn't know his next move. Read more: Forgotten Celtic star could feature at Club World Cup after dramatic play-off A day that changed Celtic: Martin O'Neill on emotion, legacy & success 25 years later He said: "I feel in a really good place. "My future is obviously up in the air at the moment, so I'm unsure what is going to happen. "It's always been about just playing well. I know when I'm playing well that people are always watching. 'I want to do everything I can to help Australia qualify for another World Cup. "I took everything in from last camp and put myself in the position now where I feel I'm better for it. I just want to execute everything that I know that I can, and put myself in the position to hopefully be in the squad and play. "It's been 18 months since I've actually stepped on the pitch for the national team. "So I think it's at that time now that I put myself in a position to play well, get an opportunity to do well, and hopefully, sort of cement a spot in there.'
The Advertiser
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Advertiser
City stars hungry to make their Socceroos mark
Fresh off winning silverware with Melbourne City, Marco Tilio is determined to get on the pitch for the Socceroos for the first time in more than a year and help them seize direct World Cup qualification. Tilio, Kai Trewin and Aziz Behich were called up and on a 10am flight to Perth on Sunday morning, missing City's trophy celebration's at AAMI Park after beating Melbourne Victory the night before. Dynamic winger Tilio was called into camp under Tony Popovic for the first time in March but didn't take the field - and hasn't had minutes since January 2024. But after being selected for next Thursday's World Cup qualifier with Japan in Perth and the June 11 game against Saudi Arabia in Jeddah, the 23-year-old has a point to prove. "I want to do everything I can to help the team qualify for another World Cup," Tilio said. "I took everything in from last camp and put myself in the position now where I feel I'm better for it. "I just want to execute everything that I know that I can, and put myself in the position to hopefully be in the squad and play ... It's been a while since I've actually stepped on the field for the national team. "So I think it's at that time now that I put myself in a position to play well, get an opportunity to do well, and hopefully, sort of cement a spot in there." Central defender Trewin, 24, has also had a taste of camp, but is yet to make his debut. "It will be the same thing as last time - go in there and try and put my best foot forward, and however the boss wants to use me, if it's in a training capacity, or however it is, I'm ready to go in there and give my all," Trewin said. "He wouldn't be picking me in teams if he didn't think I could do a job." Trewin was among City's best performers on Saturday night, calm and assured in defence in front of a hostile crowd, and feels ready to step up in big games. "I feel confident at the moment. I feel like my game's in a really good position and if I am called upon to play in either of those games, I think I am ready," he said. "Obviously, (the grand final is) a big game, but qualifying for a World Cup's probably a little bit bigger than that, I would say - pretty nerve-wracking. "But if I am called upon, I'm ready, and if not, then I'm also ready to help the team however I can." Fresh off winning silverware with Melbourne City, Marco Tilio is determined to get on the pitch for the Socceroos for the first time in more than a year and help them seize direct World Cup qualification. Tilio, Kai Trewin and Aziz Behich were called up and on a 10am flight to Perth on Sunday morning, missing City's trophy celebration's at AAMI Park after beating Melbourne Victory the night before. Dynamic winger Tilio was called into camp under Tony Popovic for the first time in March but didn't take the field - and hasn't had minutes since January 2024. But after being selected for next Thursday's World Cup qualifier with Japan in Perth and the June 11 game against Saudi Arabia in Jeddah, the 23-year-old has a point to prove. "I want to do everything I can to help the team qualify for another World Cup," Tilio said. "I took everything in from last camp and put myself in the position now where I feel I'm better for it. "I just want to execute everything that I know that I can, and put myself in the position to hopefully be in the squad and play ... It's been a while since I've actually stepped on the field for the national team. "So I think it's at that time now that I put myself in a position to play well, get an opportunity to do well, and hopefully, sort of cement a spot in there." Central defender Trewin, 24, has also had a taste of camp, but is yet to make his debut. "It will be the same thing as last time - go in there and try and put my best foot forward, and however the boss wants to use me, if it's in a training capacity, or however it is, I'm ready to go in there and give my all," Trewin said. "He wouldn't be picking me in teams if he didn't think I could do a job." Trewin was among City's best performers on Saturday night, calm and assured in defence in front of a hostile crowd, and feels ready to step up in big games. "I feel confident at the moment. I feel like my game's in a really good position and if I am called upon to play in either of those games, I think I am ready," he said. "Obviously, (the grand final is) a big game, but qualifying for a World Cup's probably a little bit bigger than that, I would say - pretty nerve-wracking. "But if I am called upon, I'm ready, and if not, then I'm also ready to help the team however I can." Fresh off winning silverware with Melbourne City, Marco Tilio is determined to get on the pitch for the Socceroos for the first time in more than a year and help them seize direct World Cup qualification. Tilio, Kai Trewin and Aziz Behich were called up and on a 10am flight to Perth on Sunday morning, missing City's trophy celebration's at AAMI Park after beating Melbourne Victory the night before. Dynamic winger Tilio was called into camp under Tony Popovic for the first time in March but didn't take the field - and hasn't had minutes since January 2024. But after being selected for next Thursday's World Cup qualifier with Japan in Perth and the June 11 game against Saudi Arabia in Jeddah, the 23-year-old has a point to prove. "I want to do everything I can to help the team qualify for another World Cup," Tilio said. "I took everything in from last camp and put myself in the position now where I feel I'm better for it. "I just want to execute everything that I know that I can, and put myself in the position to hopefully be in the squad and play ... It's been a while since I've actually stepped on the field for the national team. "So I think it's at that time now that I put myself in a position to play well, get an opportunity to do well, and hopefully, sort of cement a spot in there." Central defender Trewin, 24, has also had a taste of camp, but is yet to make his debut. "It will be the same thing as last time - go in there and try and put my best foot forward, and however the boss wants to use me, if it's in a training capacity, or however it is, I'm ready to go in there and give my all," Trewin said. "He wouldn't be picking me in teams if he didn't think I could do a job." Trewin was among City's best performers on Saturday night, calm and assured in defence in front of a hostile crowd, and feels ready to step up in big games. "I feel confident at the moment. I feel like my game's in a really good position and if I am called upon to play in either of those games, I think I am ready," he said. "Obviously, (the grand final is) a big game, but qualifying for a World Cup's probably a little bit bigger than that, I would say - pretty nerve-wracking. "But if I am called upon, I'm ready, and if not, then I'm also ready to help the team however I can."
