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The Champions League winning former Chelsea winger Celtic could land for free

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Celtic are shopping in the free agent market now that this summer’s transfer window has closed.

In a shambolic transfer deadline day, Kasper Dolberg rejected Celtic and other rumoured deals also fell through, which meant that Sebastian Tounekti was the only player brought into the club on the final day.

Since then, Celtic have signed Kelechi Iheanacho as Brendan Rodgers adds another striker to his first-team squad.

With another quality winger clearly needed by Celtic, there is a former Champions League winner available for free who would be perfect for Brendan Rodgers.

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Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers should take a look at ex-Chelsea winger Hakim Ziyech

Hakim Ziyech is currently a free agent ever since he was released by Al-Duhail at the end of May this year.

The 64-cap Moroccan international winger has vast experience in the game playing for teams like Heerenveen, Ajax, Chelsea and Galatasaray.

The 32-year-old winger has won a number of pieces of silverware including the 2021 Champions League he picked up with Chelsea in a 1-0 win against Man City.

Ziyech has 499 career appearances with 134 goals and 137 assists.

His most impressive performance was against Man United in a 3-3 Champions League draw at Old Trafford where Ziyech scored two and created one for Galatasaray.

Hakim Ziyech’s full list of honours makes him perfect for Celtic

As previously mentioned, Ziyech has won numerous trophies in his glittering career so far.

Here is the full list:

With a wealth of international experience and a winning mentality, Ziyech surely must be one that Rodgers would look to bring to Celtic?