Werder Bremen’s reported move for Oskar Wojcik should reassure Celtic supporters.
The Bundesliga interest is another sign Celtic have been tracking one of Poland’s most promising young defenders.
Reports from Polish media outlet Meczyki claim Werder Bremen have made an offer for Wojcik and opened talks with Cracovia over a summer move.
That is the biggest step taken by any club since Celtic were linked with the 22-year-old centre-back earlier this year.
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Wojcik previously admitted his ambition is to play in one of Europe’s top five leagues, so reported Bundesliga interest fits his own career plan.
This is, for once, a reminder that Celtic’s scouts got this one right. They were not watching an unknown defender with a vague reputation.
They were looking at a young centre-back who had already forced his way into Cracovia’s team and attracted attention outside Poland.
Werder Bremen’s move does not make Celtic look slow. It makes their interest look serious.
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The latest reports do not put Celtic out of the race. They do show the deal has become harder to win.
A Bundesliga club can offer exactly the kind of league Wojcik has already spoken about wanting.
If Celtic still view him as a target, they now know the level of competition they face to sign him. Cracovia also have little reason to rush when the defender’s reputation is growing.
Celtic have not been beaten to anything yet. They are simply competing with a club from one of Europe’s top leagues.
But one thing is clear. Celtic spotted Wojcik before the Bundesliga came calling, and Werder Bremen’s reported offer is the strongest proof yet that they saw real quality.
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