Celtic has been making some big changes this summer, with several players leaving the club. However, the departure of Bosun Lawal could be one of the most disappointing for fans. While there has been a lot of talk about Matt O’Riley’s future with the team, it seems that Lawal is on his way out.
According to reports from Football Scotland, Stoke City is set to sign Lawal for a deal worth over £2 million, which could increase to nearly £3 million with add-ons. This news comes as a surprise to many, especially considering Lawal’s potential and solid performances during his loan spell at Fleetwood Town last season.
Many fans were hoping to see Lawal get more first-team opportunities at Celtic, especially after his impressive displays in pre-season. It’s puzzling why the club would let go of a promising young player like him, especially when they have invested similar amounts in other young talents who have not lived up to expectations.
Celtic’s decision to sell Lawal raises questions about their strategy for developing young players into first-team stars. It seems that the club is struggling in this area, and letting go of players like Lawal only adds to the uncertainty surrounding their youth development program.
With Lawal set to join Stoke City, it remains to be seen how he will perform in the English Championship. Hopefully, this move will be a stepping stone for him to showcase his talents at a higher level and prove Celtic wrong for letting him go. Only time will tell if this decision will come back to haunt the Hoops in the future.
