Carl Starfelt addresses ‘rumours’ after Celtic return interest, talks Celta Vigo future

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Carl Starfelt has opened up on his future at Celta Vigo amid “transfer rumours”.

The Swedish defender left Celtic for Spain back in 2023 having lifted five trophies in two years in Glasgow. He was a rock at the back alongside Cameron Carter-Vickers and his influence was clear.

Starfelt has not always had the easiest time in La Liga with Celta with 57 appearances to his name but he is still enjoying his life at the club amid speculation linking him with a move away.

67 Hail Hail understands Celtic did have interest in taking Starfelt back to Parkhead last year as they sought a centre-half but they were priced out of a move for their ex-player.

And Como were also keen to take the defender, 29, to Italy to join forces with Cesc Fabregas’ newly promoted Serie A outfit.

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Carl Starfelt opens up on Celta Vigo future amid ‘rumours’

Now, though, Starfelt has broken his silence on the rumours he has heard and insisted he only wants to stay with his current club and he has not urged his agent to find him a new home.

“I feel very comfortable at Celta Vigo,” he told Fotbollskanalen. “Then there will always be rumours. But I have a contract for two more years after this season and, as I said, I feel very comfortable.

“It’s also great that we’re fighting for Europe this year. It would of course be an extra carrot to stay. But there will always be rumours. You never know what will happen, but I’m enjoying it very much.

“I haven’t spoken to my agent about it at all. He obviously knows that I’m enjoying it very much. Then I focus on my football and he’ll take care of the rest.”

Starfelt and Cameron Carter-Vickers’ Celtic pairing broke records

Starfelt’s Vigo are chasing a European spot this season having previously struggled in a relegation dogfight just last season.

And the big man has plenty of experience with Celtic in Europa League and Champions League football.

But it was his time with Carter-Vickers at Celtic where their record will stand the test of time.

The pair incredibly never lost a match when they started for Celts together across 48 matches. They won 41 and drew seven which is another reason Celtic tried to bring the Swede back.