Key Points
- Martin O’Neill has praised Kasper Høgh after Celtic completed his signing from Bodo/Glimt.
- Celtic confirmed the Danish striker’s arrival on Tuesday, 28 July 2026.
- Høgh has joined on a four-year deal, with an option for a further year, subject to international clearance.
- Reports say the deal is worth about £11 million, making him a club-record signing.
- Høgh is 25 and arrives after a prolific spell in Norway, where he scored 54 goals in 103 appearances for Bodo/Glimt.
- O’Neill described Høgh as “a player of real quality” and said Celtic had secured someone with experience in domestic and European competition.
- The move is expected to strengthen Celtic’s attacking options ahead of the new season.
Celtic FC (Glasgow Express) July 29, 2026 – Martin O’Neill has backed new Celtic signing Kasper Høgh to make an impact at Parkhead after the Scottish champions completed the striker’s arrival from Bodo/Glimt. As reported by Celtic Football Club and echoed by multiple outlets including STV, Sky Sports, The42 and The National, the Denmark international has joined on a four-year deal with the option of a further year, in a transfer widely reported as a club-record fee of about £11 million.
Why did Martin O’Neill praise Kasper Høgh?
As reported by Celtic Football Club, O’Neill said:
“I am delighted that Kasper has joined us. He is a player of real quality with a good level of experience of domestic and European competition.”
The Celtic manager added that Høgh is “a goalscorer but also has a lot more to his game” and expressed confidence that supporters “will like the way he plays.”
O’Neill’s remarks were made after Celtic completed the transfer and reflect the club’s expectation that the 25-year-old can add goals and physical presence to the forward line.
The praise also underlines the importance of the signing, given the size of the reported fee and the timing of the move before the campaign begins.
What do reports say about the transfer deal?
Several reports agree that Celtic have secured Høgh from Bodo/Glimt on a four-year contract, with the option of an additional year.
STV reported that the move was completed for a club-record fee of more than £10 million, while Sky Sports and other outlets placed the figure at about £11 million plus add-ons.
Transfermarkt and other football databases also placed the value around €12.9 million in some coverage, though those figures are not official club disclosures.
Across the reports, the consistent point is that Celtic made a major financial commitment to bring in a striker they had tracked for some time.
What does Høgh bring to Celtic?
According to the reporting, Høgh arrives with a strong scoring record from Bodo/Glimt, where he scored 54 goals in 103 appearances.
He is described as a centre-forward with experience in both domestic football and European competition, which is likely part of why Celtic viewed him as a priority target.
Sky Sports reported that Celtic had made Høgh their number one centre-forward target this summer, while other outlets said he had already agreed personal terms and was expected to complete the final stages of his move in Glasgow.
The overall picture is that Celtic have added a forward they believe can contribute immediately rather than one for the distant future.
How have other outlets framed the move?
The42 reported that O’Neill’s comments highlighted Høgh as “a player of real quality” and quoted the manager saying Celtic and the striker “will be a really good match.”
STV described the transfer as a club-record deal, while Sky Sports focused on the timing of the move and Celtic’s intention to strengthen their attack before the new season.
Official Celtic coverage said the club were pleased to welcome the striker and suggested he would soon be introduced to the squad.
Together, the reporting shows a consistent narrative: Celtic have secured a major attacking signing, and O’Neill believes the player is ready to justify the investment.
Background of the development
Celtic had been linked with Høgh for several weeks before the move was completed. Sky Sports reported that he had long been the club’s leading target at centre-forward, and that he was expected to undergo a medical in Glasgow before the deal was finalised.
The transfer also came amid wider squad changes, with reports linking the club to other movement in and out of the forward line.
That context helps explain why Celtic pushed to secure an established scorer rather than leave the position unresolved as the new season approached.
What could this mean for Celtic?
If Høgh adapts quickly, the signing could give Celtic a more direct goal threat and greater depth in attack. For supporters, the immediate effect is likely to be heightened expectation that the club can sustain domestic success while also being more competitive in Europe.
For Celtic’s management, the key question will be whether Høgh settles into the pace and demands of Scottish football early enough to make a difference in the opening weeks.
Based on the reported fee and O’Neill’s comments, the club appears to see him as a player who can carry responsibility rather than simply add numbers to the squad.
