Egypt's Haitham Hassan set for Celtic move from Real Oviedo

Egyptian footballer Haitham Hassan is set to join Scottish club Celtic from his current team, Real Oviedo, following the completion of his medical in London. The winger, who represents Egypt internationally, recently agreed to a final deal to move to the Scottish Premiership side. The transfer process was finalized after Hassan's successful medical examination in London earlier this week, the Scottish Sun reported.

The player arrived in London on Monday for the medical tests, which were a crucial step in finalizing the move to Celtic, a leading club in the Scottish league. According to Spanish newspaper La Nueva España, the deal is nearing completion, with the final details expected to be announced shortly. Celtic had expressed interest in signing Hassan earlier in the summer window, but negotiations were delayed due to Real Oviedo's insistence on adhering to the player's release clause.

This prompted the Scottish club to explore alternative options, but they eventually returned to negotiate Hassan's transfer after discussions with other potential signings, such as Faris Ghadjemis, hit a dead end. Celtic management is optimistic that Haitham Hassan will bolster the squad, particularly after his strong performances for Egypt during the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.