Celtic Defender Drawing Interest From Argentina Amid Permanent Transfer Talks: Why The Hoops Should Prioritize A Move

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND – NOVEMBER 30: Marcelo Saracchi of Celtic having a shot at goal during the Premier League match between Hibernian and Celtic at Easter Road on November 30, 2025 in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. (Photo by WM Sport Media/Getty Images)

Meanwhile, Saracchi’s agent Marcelo Tejera confirmed earlier that the Hoops have scheduled a meeting with him as they look to buy his contract. Uruguayan duo Nacional de Football and Club Atlético Peñarol were keen to have him in the winter window. But the Celts chose to retain his services, allowing him to recover from his injury.

Why Celtic Might Still Lose Him This Summer

Tejera also revealed interest from unnamed clubs in England and Brazil; however, the latest rumour circling Racing Club is not good news for the Scottish giants. Gabriel Rojas could leave in the coming days, and El Primer Grande boss Gustavo Costas has identified Saracchi as his potential successor. They are expected to bring him on an initial loan with the option to buy, and Boca Juniors, who still have him under contract for 18 more months, are unlikely to block an exit following his dressing room fallout before leaving for Celtic.

The Bhoys are battling for a ‘domestic double’ but have been underwhelming all season due to the form and fitness woes of several first-team stars. A squad overhaul is on the cards in the summer window, as the board are also evaluating various profiles to succeed O’Neill as the Parkhead chief. Retaining Saracchi should be a priority, unless the player himself wants to move on to attain regular football, which he won’t get in Scotland, with Tierney being preferred over him in the pecking order.