Matt O Riley
Brighton confirmed they have signed 23-year-old Matt O’Riley from Celtic for an undisclosed fee reported to be a Scottish record £25 million. The Danish international has signed on a five-year-deal until 2029.
Fabian Hurzeler said “He plays a very specialist position; he is very good at occupying and attacking the right space. He likes making deep runs, and know when to attack at the right time. He enjoys getting forward and attacking the opponent’s penalty area, but he also has a good defensive instinct. That balance makes him special. He is a great character, and has a good ambition to succeed and that’s something which is very important for us.”
Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers previously said he would be sad to see O’Riley go after he missed the Scottish champions’ weekend game against St Mirren. O’Riley, who had 19 goals and 18 assists for Celtic last season, represented England at under-16, under-18 and under-21 level before switching to Denmark. The midfielder is known for his box-to-box qualities, making late runs into the box while also covering every blade of grass defensively.
