TOM ROGIC is staying at Celtic. The 27-year-old Australian was the subject of a multi-million pound bid from an unnamed Qatari side but the Invincible has rejected personal terms opting instead for a stay at Scottish Champions.
Sky Sports News’ Anthony Jospeh confirmed on Twitter that he wouldn’t be leaving the club for Qatar and now it is likely that he will stay at the club. The lucrative move to Asia would mirror Australian teammate Aaron Mooy who moved to China to be closer to home; however, Rogic has opted against this move.
Tom Rogic’s proposed £3.5million move to Qatar is off.
It’s understood the Australian international could not agree personal terms with the unnamed club.
Celtic are happy for the 27-year-old to stay at the club, but understand his desire for regular first-team football.
— Anthony Joseph (@AnthonyRJoseph) September 7, 2020
On his day, Rogic is one of Celtic’s best talents and now he has an opportunity to showcase his talents and get back firing as Celtic push for an unprecedented 10IAR. Rogic was the man that fired the Hoops to an Invincible Treble with that winner at Hampden and hopefully he can provide more breathtaking moments like that.
Neil Lennon has already said he is happy for him to stay and in doing so, this could mean that Olivier Ntcham may eye a Parched exit. Rogic posted a snap of himself at training yesterday and it was a welcome sight, hopefully he is back on the pitch soon.
Despite his injury record, a fit Tom Rogic is a top player to have around. He will be hoping to get himself back into contention for the games after the international break and prove his worth to Neil Lennon. The Australian, who has spent seven years with the club, is one of the most technically gifted players at the manager’s disposal.
Elsewhere, Celtic’s recruitment drive must turn towards adding a left back and a right winger. Shane Duffy’s arrival does not equate to a replacement for Kris Ajer as Lennon may require a left footed option in central defence to allow him to play Frimpong on the right and Elyounoussi on the left of a 3-5-2.
