Cláudio Braga Transfer from Hearts to Celtic
It is reported that Celtic are planning a summer move for Hearts centre-forward Claudio Braga. It is noted that with Hearts on course to win the Scottish Premiership title, it is uncertain whether Claudio Braga would be willing to join a rival team. There is also discussion that even if Braga is willing to sign for Celtic, he may not be suitable for the club's needs.
It is reported that Celtic are planning a summer move for Hearts centre-forward Claudio Braga. It is noted that with Hearts on course to win the Scottish Premiership title, it is uncertain whether Claudio Braga would be willing to join a rival team. There is also discussion that even if Braga is willing to sign for Celtic, he may not be suitable for the club's needs.
Celtic will be required to pay a minimum of £5m to sign Hearts striker Claudio Braga, as the Tynecastle club wants to deter summer interest in their top scorer. Braga is content at Tynecastle and is not expected to push for a move away this summer. It is reported that Hearts want to keep him and do not have any plans to let him move to Celtic. A move for the Portuguese striker is considered unlikely because he is happy at Hearts, and the club is very happy with him.
Celtic will be required to pay a minimum of £5m to sign Hearts striker Claudio Braga, as the Tynecastle club wants to deter summer interest in their top scorer. Braga is content at Tynecastle and is not expected to push for a move away this summer. It is reported that Hearts want to keep him and do not have any plans to let him move to Celtic. A move for the Portuguese striker is considered unlikely because he is happy at Hearts, and the club is very happy with him.
Hearts have a stance on Claudio Braga joining Celtic this summer. According to the Football Insider’s Transfer Insider podcast, Hearts do not plan on selling him to a direct rival ahead of next season. It was explained on the podcast that Hearts want to keep him and would be reluctant to lose Braga to one of their main rivals. It was also said that the club is quite confident it can retain him. Furthermore, it was stated that if they win the league and qualify for the Champions League, they will be confident they can keep all their best players, including Braga. The podcast also noted a belief that Hearts would have no plans to let him move to Celtic. The reported price for Braga is said to be around £4-5 million at this time due to his form.
Hearts have a stance on Claudio Braga joining Celtic this summer. According to the Football Insider’s Transfer Insider podcast, Hearts do not plan on selling him to a direct rival ahead of next season. It was explained on the podcast that Hearts want to keep him and would be reluctant to lose Braga to one of their main rivals. It was also said that the club is quite confident it can retain him. Furthermore, it was stated that if they win the league and qualify for the Champions League, they will be confident they can keep all their best players, including Braga. The podcast also noted a belief that Hearts would have no plans to let him move to Celtic. The reported price for Braga is said to be around £4-5 million at this time due to his form.
According to SportsBoom, Celtic are considering signing Hearts star Claudio Braga this summer after he played a leading role in their campaign for the Scottish Premiership title. Braga is understood to be one of the names on a shortlist drawn up by Celtic officials ahead of the summer. It is understood that Hearts could be willing to let Braga leave for around £5m after his form for the club.
According to SportsBoom, Celtic are considering signing Hearts star Claudio Braga this summer after he played a leading role in their campaign for the Scottish Premiership title. Braga is understood to be one of the names on a shortlist drawn up by Celtic officials ahead of the summer. It is understood that Hearts could be willing to let Braga leave for around £5m after his form for the club.
Celtic are planning to sign 26-year-old Portuguese forward Cláudio Braga from their title rivals Hearts in the summer as part of an effort to rebuild their attack. The forward has scored 15 goals in all competitions this season, attracting Celtic's attention at a time when their own striker Daizen Maeda has not been performing at his best. Braga, who has also received praise from former Celtic player Chris Sutton, is considered to be an immediate improvement on Maeda. Braga joined Hearts in July 2025 and his contract is due to expire in May 2028. In the Scottish Premiership this season, he has recorded 12 goals and 5 assists in 29 appearances. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €6.00m.
Celtic are planning to sign 26-year-old Portuguese forward Cláudio Braga from their title rivals Hearts in the summer as part of an effort to rebuild their attack. The forward has scored 15 goals in all competitions this season, attracting Celtic's attention at a time when their own striker Daizen Maeda has not been performing at his best. Braga, who has also received praise from former Celtic player Chris Sutton, is considered to be an immediate improvement on Maeda. Braga joined Hearts in July 2025 and his contract is due to expire in May 2028. In the Scottish Premiership this season, he has recorded 12 goals and 5 assists in 29 appearances. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €6.00m.
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