{
  "id": 745239,
  "title": "Egyptian international Haissem Hassan joins Scottish club Celtic on four-year deal",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/egyptian-international-haissem-hassan-joins-scottish-club-celtic-on",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-13T07:43:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Egypt Independent",
    "slug": "egypt-independent",
    "url": "https://www.egyptindependent.com/egyptian-international-haissem-hassan-joins-scottish-club-celtic-on-four-year-deal/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Egyptian winger Haissem Hassan has signed a four-year contract with Scottish club Celtic, with an option for a further season, according to Celtic’s official website. Expressing his joy at the news, Hassan felt honored to join such a storied club, citing its illustrious history and devoted fanbase as key factors in his decision. \"I was thrilled when Celtic showed interest, and I knew I had to join. I'm eager to meet my teammates and face the challenges ahead,\" he stated. Hassan, who will be 24 when his new deal begins, identified himself as a direct winger who thrives in creating scoring opportunities and making sure passes. At this stage of his career, he remains committed to continuous development. The move follows six seasons spent in Spain, but Hassan is excited to experience life in Scotland, learn the local language, and immerse himself in the country’s culture. He noted that his time in France and Spain had helped him mature as a player. While he admitted that moving to a new country is never easy, Hassan was excited to take on the challenge again with Celtic. His primary focus moving forward is to help the team win matches, maintain the club’s standing at the top of Scottish football, secure qualification for the UEFA Champions League, and achieve strong results in European competitions. Hassan also emphasized his pride in representing Egypt’s national team, recalling the honor of wearing The Pharaohs jersey in the World Cup and noting that football is a beloved pastime in Egypt.",
  "summary": "Egyptian international Haissem Hassan expressed great delight at joining Scottish club Celtic on a four-year contract, with an option for an additional season. Speaking to Celtic’s official website, Hassan said he feels proud to join such a historic club, noting that its rich history and passionate fanbase were major factors in his decision to move. … The post Egyptian international Haissem…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}