Celtic Football Club has announced the signing of Swedish player Benjamin Nygren from Danish team FC Nordsjælland for a transfer fee of €1.5 million. This news was shared by transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.
Benjamin, who is 22 years old, has signed a contract that will last until June 2029, with an option to extend it until 2030. This signing is seen as an important step for Celtic’s attack.
The deal was completed on June 26, 2025, and it has excited many fans. Nygren is known for his ability to play in different attacking positions and is expected to help Celtic in both Scottish competitions and European games.
Nygren was born on July 8, 2002, in Gothenburg, Sweden. He first gained attention when he played for IFK Göteborg, scoring 10 goals in 29 appearances while still a teenager. In 2019, he moved to Genk for €5 million, which was a record transfer for Göteborg.
He then had loan spells at Heerenveen and Nordsjælland, where he performed well. Since joining Nordsjælland in 2022, he has scored 24 goals and provided 12 assists in 87 matches, including a great season in 2024/25 where he scored eight goals and made five assists.
Nygren can play as a striker, winger, or attacking midfielder. Fans have compared him to Celtic legend Henrik Larsson. One fan on social media shared the news, saying, “Official, confirmed. Celtic sign Benjamin Nygren from Nordsjælland for €1.5m.”
The transfer fee of €1.5 million is considered a good deal, especially since Nygren’s market value is €3 million. This shows Celtic’s smart approach to signing players under manager Brendan Rodgers.
Celtic competed with other clubs like Anderlecht and PAOK, who were also interested in Nygren. Manager Brendan Rodgers believes Nygren’s skills make him a great fit for Celtic’s playing style.
Nygren’s agent, Hasan Cetinkaya, highlighted Celtic’s ambitions, mentioning that Nygren is excited to join a club with a rich history in European football.
The deal also includes an option for another year, giving Celtic flexibility as they plan to do well in the Scottish Premiership and the UEFA Champions League.
Nygren’s signing is important for Celtic as they look to replace some players and strengthen their team for the upcoming 2025/26 season. He has experience at the international level, having played for Sweden’s U21 team five times, and his ability to create chances fits with Rodgers’ attacking style.
Many fans, including one from social media, praised the signing as a “big statement”, hoping that Nygren will perform well at Celtic Park. His technical skills, developed in Denmark, should help him succeed in the Scottish league.
This transfer shows Celtic’s increasing interest in players from Scandinavia, following successful signings like Matt O’Riley from Denmark. Nygren’s flexibility in playing different forward positions is valuable, especially after Celtic faced many injuries in the last season.
His reported annual salary of €500,000 is also reasonable, allowing Celtic to spend money on more players. The club’s recent earnings from qualifying for the Champions League have boosted their ability to make signings, and Nygren’s move is seen as a smart decision.
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For Celtic fans, Nygren’s move brings hope, and everyone is eager to see him play against rivals like Rangers. As Celtic prepares for their new season, fans will closely watch how Nygren integrates into the team, possibly wearing the number 10 shirt. With support from Rodgers and confidence from his agent, Nygren is ready to make a positive impact in Glasgow until 2029 and beyond.
