Overview
- Martin O'Neill has been reappointed as Celtic's permanent manager on an initial one-year contract and has publicly said Saracchi deserves a permanent deal.
- Marcelo Saracchi impressed on loan at Celtic with 27 appearances, one goal and two assists and a key role in the title-clinching match against Hearts.
- Multiple outlets report Boca Juniors are prepared to sell Saracchi for less than £2 million, a fee that would make a permanent move affordable for Celtic.
- Celtic have not yet opened formal negotiations and face fresh interest from clubs in Turkey and Major League Soccer, creating urgency for a swift decision.
- Saracchi has reacted positively to O'Neill's return and is said to be keen to come back to Glasgow, a move that would give Celtic a senior backup to Kieran Tierney and shape O'Neill's summer rebuild.