Niko Sigur has been a reputation acquainted to Celtic supporters this summer season, with the Canadian worldwide being the topic of significant curiosity from the Scottish Champions…
Niko Sigur #23 of Canada competes for the ball in opposition to Bilal El Khannouss #23 of Morocco through the FIFA World Cup 2026 Spherical of 16 match between Canada and Morocco at Houston Stadium on July 04, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Picture by Alex Slitz/Getty Photographs)
The versatile participant nonetheless, has ended that hypothesis by signing for French prime flight aspect Toulouse, who’re managed by former Motherwell supervisor and one time Celtic managerial goal Jens Berthel Askou.
Jens Berthel Askou, Supervisor of Motherwell, appears to be like on previous to the William Hill Premiership match between Motherwell and Celtic at Fir Park on Could 13, 2026. (Picture by Zak Mauger/Getty Photographs)
The French aspect had been clearly delighted in snapping up the Canadian worldwide as they beamed on social media: “Extremely wanted this summer season, notably in Belgium, Spain, Scotland and England, Niko Sigur has chosen Toulouse to proceed his profession on the highest degree.”
Many Celtic supporters had been eager to see the versatile Sigur, a global teammate of Alistair Johnston, be part of the membership specific as he can fill in proper again within the wake of his fellow countryman’s newest spell on the therapy desk.
Reviews in Croatia claimed simply final week that Celtic had received the race for the a lot wanted gamers signature, however now it’s being questioned if that curiosity was ever as sturdy as recommended, because it’s thought that Celtic weren’t exercise pursuing the participant as was extensively believed.
Sigur himself spoke of his delight at ending hypothesis over his future by pledging the following few years of his profession to the French aspect.
He stated: “I’m very pleased to signal for Toulouse, and I’m already wanting ahead to assembly the followers. I’m a flexible participant; I prefer to assault and defend and produce all my vitality to the group!”
Oliver Sorensen of Parma Calcio 1913 applauds the followers after the Serie A match between Pisa SC and Parma Calcio 1913 at Area Garibaldi on December 8, 2025 in Pisa, Italy. (Picture by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Photographs)
As a lot as Sigur would have been an thrilling signing, Celtic have been busy bulking up their midfield choices by signing n, with a deal for Dutch youth worldwide Joel van den Berg additionally near completion.
Gvidas Gineitis of Torino FC is challenged by Luca Lipani of US Sassuolo through the Serie A match between Torino FC and US Sassuolo Calcio at Stadio Olimpico di Torino on Could 08, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Picture by Francesco Scaccianoce/Getty Photographs)
s is also becoming a member of, with studies saying the membership are progressing in talks over a deal for the Torino midfielder.
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