Álex Valle scored for Como against Inter Milan in a moment that puts his time at Celtic into sharper focus.
Valle opened the scoring for Como against Inter as the young Spaniard continues to flourish in the Serie A after his Celtic exit.
The goal was the first in a seven-goal thriller in Como’s match against Inter as Valle’s side eventually lost 4-3 at home.
This was not the first time Valle had shown he could influence matches, having already made a creative impact during his spell at Celtic.
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During his time at Celtic, Valle showed he could affect games in the final third, with assists that reflected his attacking contribution to the club’s quest for silverware.
Those moments now sit alongside his goal against Inter, building a clear picture of a player who can make things happen in big matches.
The contrast is simple, Celtic had Valle in their grasp but allowed the young defender to leave the club prematurely during his loan spell to join Como.
Celtic must recognise what Alex Valle’s development now represents
Scoring against Inter is a concrete moment, and it shows a player stepping up in a match that demands quality.
Valle’s path since leaving Celtic shows steady progress, with his influence now visible in a stronger league.
That development highlights the importance of recognising when a player is already showing signs of making a difference, just as he did during his short spell at Celtic.
Valle’s goal against Inter stands as a clear moment and Celtic should feel that this was an opportunity missed to sign a quality young player given the early evidence of what he could offer.
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