Celtic has started talks with the Azerbaijani club Sabah regarding a potential summer transfer for Aaron Malouda, a 20-year-old French winger. Celtic faces competition from Serie B team Sampdoria, which is also interested in the forward. It is reported that discussions between Celtic and Sabah are ongoing as the clubs work to find an agreement. Celtic has presented its project to Malouda. The possibility of playing in the Champions League has been suggested as a significant attraction when compared to joining a team in Italy's second division.
Aaron Malouda is the son of former Chelsea winger Florian Malouda. He initially joined Sabah on loan, and the club later made the transfer permanent on January 9, 2026, for a fee of approximately €250k. The France U19 international's contract with Sabah extends until the end of 2029, and his current market value, according to Transfermarkt, is €500k.
