Erik Sviatchenko is open to a move back to Celtic, as we indicated earlier this week. Now the Midtjylland man has gone public with his thoughts on the speculation that he’s currently interesting his old club, ahead of the Champions League qualifier between the two sides next month.
Ange Postecoglou stated yesterday that he’s looking too bring in a few signings as soon as possible and the 29 year old former Celtic defender might be in-line for a dream return to Paradise. If it’s going to happen there’s no clear position on whether its a transfer that would go through before the two team come face to face in Glasgow’s East End on in three weeks time.
Speaking to Danish outlet Tipsbladet, Erik, who has an agreement with Midtjylland that he can leave if an offer comes in, outlined where he stands on this speculation and does anything but close the door on a return to Celtic. “It is always difficult to comment on such rumours. We’ll see what happens,” he said.
“It’s a cool club, but I actually do not know more than what it says. Then we have to see if there is anything in it. I know I have played at a super high level through three seasons now and am in my best football age for a central defender. I have a huge experience both internationally and from different squads, experience as a leader, so you cannot just find that player everywhere.
“Of course I also understand that Midtjylland is really happy that they have me, but we have also had a clear agreement and indication that when the right thing comes, I also get the chance for it. But of course there must also be that interest. And the interest is there, but it has to go up in a higher level.
“That’s why I always find it hard to comment on rumours. In two weeks there is suddenly something and then it is a new situation. It may also be that there is nothing. But I have told my people that if the right thing comes, then of course I am really interested.
“And if not, then I have also indicated that I am obviously motivated and ready for new times. So we have to see how it develops.”
