In a captivating turn of events, Nicolas Kuhn has finally sealed his move to Celtic, marking Brendan Rodgers’ inaugural signing for the January window. However, the journey to Parkhead was anything but smooth for the 24-year-old winger, who disclosed the trials of a “stressful” transfer process and encountered unexpected “problems” during his departure from Vienna.
With other tempting offers on the table this month, Kuhn made a decisive choice to join the Glasgow-based club, with Celtic reportedly paying a substantial £3 million in transfer fees. The former Germany youth international, previously associated with Ajax and Bayern Munich, has now committed to a five-and-a-half-year deal with the Scottish champions.
Kuhn, addressing the challenges he faced during his introductory press conference as a Celtic player, expressed his relief and happiness at the successful completion of the transfer. “It was a stressful week, but I am really happy to be here. I have met all my teammates and the staff and a lot of people around the club, really nice people. I can’t wait to get started,” he declared.
Opening up about the complications in Vienna that led to the delay in finalizing his switch, Kuhn detailed the hurdles he overcame, emphasizing the urgency in completing medical checks and swiftly transitioning to Glasgow. Reflecting on his whirlwind arrival, he remarked, “Yesterday was my first time at the club, and today was my first training session, so there were a lot of things to do.”
Despite the tumultuous journey, Kuhn is optimistic about the prospects that lie ahead with Celtic. Expressing his ambitions, he stated, “The moment Celtic called and showed interest, it was clear to me that I wanted to come here. There was some interest from other clubs. But the moment I received the message, I didn’t really think about going somewhere else.”
For Kuhn, the move to Celtic represents more than just a change in club; it signifies a step towards achieving his dreams of playing in the Champions League and earning a spot in the national team. Enthralled by the aura of Celtic’s stadium, the fervor of the fans, and the overall experience, he described it as “unbelievable.” With aspirations as high as the iconic stadium, Kuhn’s journey with Celtic promises to be a compelling chapter in his footballing career.