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Marcelo Saracchi Transfer from Boca Juniors to Celtic
Celtic have not exercised their option to purchase Marcelo Saracchi. Although Celtic could still decide to pursue him, Boca Juniors are actively seeking to sell the player. A move for Corum could cause Celtic to reconsider Saracchi, because if the club waits to acquire him for a lower price later in the summer, he may have already transferred elsewhere.
Celtic have not exercised their option to purchase Marcelo Saracchi. Although Celtic could still decide to pursue him, Boca Juniors are actively seeking to sell the player. A move for Corum could cause Celtic to reconsider Saracchi, because if the club waits to acquire him for a lower price later in the summer, he may have already transferred elsewhere.
According to Oliver Walton of Football Insider, Celtic held genuine interest in signing Marcelo Saracchi permanently, with the deal depending almost entirely on his personal willingness to accept a backup role. Boca Juniors were actively pursuing a sale of the player, whose contract runs until December 2027. His estimated price is €1.2 million. Martin O’Neill told the Glasgow Times in February that the club should sign the Uruguayan permanently, adding that he thought they will and should do it.
According to Oliver Walton of Football Insider, Celtic held genuine interest in signing Marcelo Saracchi permanently, with the deal depending almost entirely on his personal willingness to accept a backup role. Boca Juniors were actively pursuing a sale of the player, whose contract runs until December 2027. His estimated price is €1.2 million. Martin O’Neill told the Glasgow Times in February that the club should sign the Uruguayan permanently, adding that he thought they will and should do it.
According to various South American reports, Celtic were unable to agree on a potential price with Boca Juniors for Marcelo Saracchi, and the left-back is now heading to Buenos Aires for pre-season. There was no pre-agreed option-to-buy fee included in the loan deal, meaning Celtic would have to begin new negotiations if they want to sign him permanently. Chris Sutton questioned whether Celtic should try to sign Saracchi permanently, citing poor defending one-on-one.
According to various South American reports, Celtic were unable to agree on a potential price with Boca Juniors for Marcelo Saracchi, and the left-back is now heading to Buenos Aires for pre-season. There was no pre-agreed option-to-buy fee included in the loan deal, meaning Celtic would have to begin new negotiations if they want to sign him permanently. Chris Sutton questioned whether Celtic should try to sign Saracchi permanently, citing poor defending one-on-one.
Transfer talks between Celtic and Boca Juniors concerning Marcelo Saracchi are reported to have stalled, with the player's loan spell due to expire on 30 June 2026. Saracchi arrived at Celtic last August and made 27 appearances in the domestic double-winning campaign. According to Argentine outlet Planetabj, Boca Juniors are open to a permanent sale this summer. The outlet adds that Boca has Lautaro Blanco established as their first-choice left-back, which obstructs Saracchi’s path to the team. His departure would also free up a foreign player slot, which provides an incentive for the Argentine side to complete a sale quickly. Saracchi’s estimated transfer value is €2m, and as Boca are openly willing to negotiate, Celtic could potentially acquire him at a reduced rate. Celtic’s transfer plans are currently on hold while the club works to appoint a permanent manager, but it has been suggested that this uncertainty should not delay a decision regarding Saracchi.
Transfer talks between Celtic and Boca Juniors concerning Marcelo Saracchi are reported to have stalled, with the player's loan spell due to expire on 30 June 2026. Saracchi arrived at Celtic last August and made 27 appearances in the domestic double-winning campaign. According to Argentine outlet Planetabj, Boca Juniors are open to a permanent sale this summer. The outlet adds that Boca has Lautaro Blanco established as their first-choice left-back, which obstructs Saracchi’s path to the team. His departure would also free up a foreign player slot, which provides an incentive for the Argentine side to complete a sale quickly. Saracchi’s estimated transfer value is €2m, and as Boca are openly willing to negotiate, Celtic could potentially acquire him at a reduced rate. Celtic’s transfer plans are currently on hold while the club works to appoint a permanent manager, but it has been suggested that this uncertainty should not delay a decision regarding Saracchi.
According to Argentina outlet El Intransigente, Boca Juniors are closely monitoring any moves Celtic might make in June as they want to transfer Marcelo Saracchi. Saracchi has returned to South America after his loan spell ended. Celtic had been considering keeping Saracchi on a permanent basis but have not yet done so. Boca Juniors would like to transfer the left-back as he is not a preferred player and occupies a foreign player quota spot. Any decision on a permanent transfer may be left to the new manager, and there is no immediate time pressure for Celtic to complete a deal. The option to buy in Saracchi’s loan deal was set at €2.5m, and it is not known if that option has a specific end date.
According to Argentina outlet El Intransigente, Boca Juniors are closely monitoring any moves Celtic might make in June as they want to transfer Marcelo Saracchi. Saracchi has returned to South America after his loan spell ended. Celtic had been considering keeping Saracchi on a permanent basis but have not yet done so. Boca Juniors would like to transfer the left-back as he is not a preferred player and occupies a foreign player quota spot. Any decision on a permanent transfer may be left to the new manager, and there is no immediate time pressure for Celtic to complete a deal. The option to buy in Saracchi’s loan deal was set at €2.5m, and it is not known if that option has a specific end date.
According to Seba Ongarelli, Marcelo Saracchi enjoyed his time at Celtic and loves the fans, but was never offered a permanent transfer deal by the club. Following the end of his loan spell, there were calls for the Boca Juniors defender to be signed by Celtic. Ongarelli also stated that Saracchi flew to Argentina yesterday and will rejoin Boca Juniors because the season is now over.
According to Seba Ongarelli, Marcelo Saracchi enjoyed his time at Celtic and loves the fans, but was never offered a permanent transfer deal by the club. Following the end of his loan spell, there were calls for the Boca Juniors defender to be signed by Celtic. Ongarelli also stated that Saracchi flew to Argentina yesterday and will rejoin Boca Juniors because the season is now over.
Celtic still want to keep left-back Marcelo Saracchi, but negotiations with Boca Juniors for a permanent deal have not yet progressed, according to the Argentine outlet BOLAVIP. Currently, Saracchi is required to report for pre-season training with Boca Juniors. The Uruguayan has a low standing at the Argentine club and would face a lack of game time if he returns. This may result in Saracchi moving this summer, even if not to Celtic, as the defender has attracted interest from European clubs through his time in Scotland.
Celtic still want to keep left-back Marcelo Saracchi, but negotiations with Boca Juniors for a permanent deal have not yet progressed, according to the Argentine outlet BOLAVIP. Currently, Saracchi is required to report for pre-season training with Boca Juniors. The Uruguayan has a low standing at the Argentine club and would face a lack of game time if he returns. This may result in Saracchi moving this summer, even if not to Celtic, as the defender has attracted interest from European clubs through his time in Scotland.
According to Olé in Argentina, Martin O’Neill praised Marcelo Saracchi during Celtic’s title celebrations. Boca Juniors need the Uruguayan international to exit in order to vacate a foreign player slot, as the arrival of Paraguayan Adam Bareiro has filled their quota. TyC Sports claims the Scottish champions would be interested in buying Saracchi, and that Boca Juniors are now awaiting a formal offer from Celtic for the fullback. The outlet is not aware of the financial terms. Saracchi’s value is €2m, according to Transfermarkt.
According to Olé in Argentina, Martin O’Neill praised Marcelo Saracchi during Celtic’s title celebrations. Boca Juniors need the Uruguayan international to exit in order to vacate a foreign player slot, as the arrival of Paraguayan Adam Bareiro has filled their quota. TyC Sports claims the Scottish champions would be interested in buying Saracchi, and that Boca Juniors are now awaiting a formal offer from Celtic for the fullback. The outlet is not aware of the financial terms. Saracchi’s value is €2m, according to Transfermarkt.
Celtic intend to pursue a permanent deal for Marcelo Saracchi after a new manager is appointed. According to sources close to Saracchi, he is happy to join Celtic permanently but would like more minutes. It is also understood that other options are available for him for a summer move.
Celtic intend to pursue a permanent deal for Marcelo Saracchi after a new manager is appointed. According to sources close to Saracchi, he is happy to join Celtic permanently but would like more minutes. It is also understood that other options are available for him for a summer move.
Celtic are reportedly expected to begin talks with Boca Juniors in Scotland over the next two weeks regarding Marcelo Saracchi. The left-back is on loan without a purchase option, which means both clubs will need to negotiate new terms for the move to happen. According to Germán García Grova, there will be a meeting in Scotland in two weeks to work on the negotiation. Martin O’Neill has indicated he would like the club to keep Saracchi.
Celtic are reportedly expected to begin talks with Boca Juniors in Scotland over the next two weeks regarding Marcelo Saracchi. The left-back is on loan without a purchase option, which means both clubs will need to negotiate new terms for the move to happen. According to Germán García Grova, there will be a meeting in Scotland in two weeks to work on the negotiation. Martin O’Neill has indicated he would like the club to keep Saracchi.
Marcelo Saracchi's agent confirmed last month that discussions were due regarding a long-term stay in Glasgow for the defender, but there appears to be little progress in this regard. Interim manager Martin O'Neill said in February that he thinks the club should try to sign Saracchi on a long-term basis and should be considering such an option.
Marcelo Saracchi's agent confirmed last month that discussions were due regarding a long-term stay in Glasgow for the defender, but there appears to be little progress in this regard. Interim manager Martin O'Neill said in February that he thinks the club should try to sign Saracchi on a long-term basis and should be considering such an option.
According to sources for Football Insider, Celtic have yet to make a final decision on Marcelo Saracchi’s future at the club. Saracchi, who is on loan from Boca Juniors, has started just eight Scottish Premiership games this season as he is behind Kieran Tierney. The 27-year-old would have to accept being second choice if he were to join the club permanently, with Tierney being popular with the fans at Celtic Park.
According to sources for Football Insider, Celtic have yet to make a final decision on Marcelo Saracchi’s future at the club. Saracchi, who is on loan from Boca Juniors, has started just eight Scottish Premiership games this season as he is behind Kieran Tierney. The 27-year-old would have to accept being second choice if he were to join the club permanently, with Tierney being popular with the fans at Celtic Park.
According to sources for Football Insider, Celtic want to sign Marcelo Saracchi, and Boca Juniors plan to sell the left-back before the start of the next term. A move is expected to depend on the 27-year-old's personal stance, and it remains unclear if he is content to join the club permanently after he has struggled for opportunities behind Kieran Tierney. Saracchi is on a loan deal that does not include an option to buy and has made 19 appearances this season, with one goal and one assist.
According to sources for Football Insider, Celtic want to sign Marcelo Saracchi, and Boca Juniors plan to sell the left-back before the start of the next term. A move is expected to depend on the 27-year-old's personal stance, and it remains unclear if he is content to join the club permanently after he has struggled for opportunities behind Kieran Tierney. Saracchi is on a loan deal that does not include an option to buy and has made 19 appearances this season, with one goal and one assist.
Marcelo Tejera, the agent of Marcelo Saracchi, confirmed that talks are taking place regarding a permanent transfer to Celtic. Tejera stated that Celtic are delighted with Saracchi and that he has a meeting on Friday with the club's general manager because the club wants to start moving forward with the purchase. The agent added that they will evaluate between now and the end of the loan if it is good for Saracchi to stay there. According to FootballTransfers, Saracchi's Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is €1.2m. Celtic manager Martin O’Neill supports making the loan permanent but noted that the main obstacle is the form of Kieran Tierney.
Marcelo Tejera, the agent of Marcelo Saracchi, confirmed that talks are taking place regarding a permanent transfer to Celtic. Tejera stated that Celtic are delighted with Saracchi and that he has a meeting on Friday with the club's general manager because the club wants to start moving forward with the purchase. The agent added that they will evaluate between now and the end of the loan if it is good for Saracchi to stay there. According to FootballTransfers, Saracchi's Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is €1.2m. Celtic manager Martin O’Neill supports making the loan permanent but noted that the main obstacle is the form of Kieran Tierney.
Marcelo Saracchi joined Celtic on loan from Boca Juniors in August 2025, and the Scottish Premiership club secured an option to make the transfer permanent.
Marcelo Saracchi joined Celtic on loan from Boca Juniors in August 2025, and the Scottish Premiership club secured an option to make the transfer permanent.
Marcelo Saracchi's agent, Marcelo Tejera, revealed that a meeting was scheduled with Celtic chief executive Michael Nicholson to discuss turning the loan from Boca Juniors into a permanent transfer. According to a report by Carve Deportiva, Tejera said he had a meeting with the CEO of Celtic because the club wants to begin the process for the purchase. Boca Juniors holds Saracchi's contract, and a permanent move would require an agreement between the clubs.
Marcelo Saracchi's agent, Marcelo Tejera, revealed that a meeting was scheduled with Celtic chief executive Michael Nicholson to discuss turning the loan from Boca Juniors into a permanent transfer. According to a report by Carve Deportiva, Tejera said he had a meeting with the CEO of Celtic because the club wants to begin the process for the purchase. Boca Juniors holds Saracchi's contract, and a permanent move would require an agreement between the clubs.
Marcelo Saracchi's impact during his loan spell from Boca Juniors has impressed Celtic supporters. Celtic attempted to include an option to buy in the original loan agreement, but this could not be finalized. Therefore, any permanent move would require new negotiations in the summer. A possible fee of around £2 million was mentioned earlier in the season, but it is believed the price tag has risen after approximately 15 appearances and a series of assured performances. Boca Juniors are aware of the market interest and are unlikely to sell Saracchi for less than his perceived value.
Marcelo Saracchi's impact during his loan spell from Boca Juniors has impressed Celtic supporters. Celtic attempted to include an option to buy in the original loan agreement, but this could not be finalized. Therefore, any permanent move would require new negotiations in the summer. A possible fee of around £2 million was mentioned earlier in the season, but it is believed the price tag has risen after approximately 15 appearances and a series of assured performances. Boca Juniors are aware of the market interest and are unlikely to sell Saracchi for less than his perceived value.
Celtic faces competition from Brazil and elsewhere in Europe to sign Marcelo Saracchi permanently this summer. It is understood that the left-back is likely to leave Boca Juniors permanently, with interest coming from Brazil and across Europe. When asked whether the club should pursue a permanent move for Saracchi, interim manager Martin O'Neill said that he thinks they should try.
Celtic faces competition from Brazil and elsewhere in Europe to sign Marcelo Saracchi permanently this summer. It is understood that the left-back is likely to leave Boca Juniors permanently, with interest coming from Brazil and across Europe. When asked whether the club should pursue a permanent move for Saracchi, interim manager Martin O'Neill said that he thinks they should try.
Martin O'Neill has urged Celtic's club chiefs to make Marcelo Saracchi a permanent signing. The Celtic manager wants the hierarchy to start talks to keep Saracchi beyond the end of the season. Celtic does not have an automatic option to buy the on-loan Boca Juniors defender, but O’Neill hopes the club's chiefs can act and secure him as support for Kieran Tierney.
Martin O'Neill has urged Celtic's club chiefs to make Marcelo Saracchi a permanent signing. The Celtic manager wants the hierarchy to start talks to keep Saracchi beyond the end of the season. Celtic does not have an automatic option to buy the on-loan Boca Juniors defender, but O’Neill hopes the club's chiefs can act and secure him as support for Kieran Tierney.
Marcelo Saracchi is on a season-long loan at Celtic from Boca Juniors. According to Bolavip, a permanent transfer to Celtic this month would help resolve Boca Juniors' foreign player quota issue, but it is unlikely to happen.
Marcelo Saracchi is on a season-long loan at Celtic from Boca Juniors. According to Bolavip, a permanent transfer to Celtic this month would help resolve Boca Juniors' foreign player quota issue, but it is unlikely to happen.
Daily Record reports that Marcelo Saracchi, who is on loan at Celtic from Boca Juniors, has made his first start for the club.
Daily Record reports that Marcelo Saracchi, who is on loan at Celtic from Boca Juniors, has made his first start for the club.
Marcelo Saracchi has been signed by Celtic Glasgow on loan from Boca Juniors for the 2025/26 season, pending international clearance. Saracchi is a 27-year-old Uruguayan defender with nine caps for the national team. He has prior experience in South America and Europe, having played against Celtic in the UEFA Europa League in 2018 with Leipzig.
Marcelo Saracchi has been signed by Celtic Glasgow on loan from Boca Juniors for the 2025/26 season, pending international clearance. Saracchi is a 27-year-old Uruguayan defender with nine caps for the national team. He has prior experience in South America and Europe, having played against Celtic in the UEFA Europa League in 2018 with Leipzig.
Daily Record reports on the upcoming transfer of Marcelo Saracchi to Glasgow. Marcelo Saracchi is bound for Glasgow after an agreement was reached with Boca Juniors to green light his switch. In a surprise move, he is signing an extension with Boca before sealing a season-long loan in Glasgow without an option to buy. Celtic will pay a fee of around £75,000 and his wage packet during his time in Glasgow. Saracchi played against Celtic twice while with Leipzig and will act as Kieran Tierney's understudy.
Daily Record reports on the upcoming transfer of Marcelo Saracchi to Glasgow. Marcelo Saracchi is bound for Glasgow after an agreement was reached with Boca Juniors to green light his switch. In a surprise move, he is signing an extension with Boca before sealing a season-long loan in Glasgow without an option to buy. Celtic will pay a fee of around £75,000 and his wage packet during his time in Glasgow. Saracchi played against Celtic twice while with Leipzig and will act as Kieran Tierney's understudy.
Reports in Argentina have claimed that the Uruguayan international believes a move to Celtic is "his best option" and his inner circle have told Boca he wants to make the switch. Talks have taken a step forward over a one-year loan with a fee and a purchase option. The initial offer to buy from Celtic had fallen below the player's valuation, but the proposal has been adjusted and Boca Juniors are now willing to release the player. However, the final decision lies with boss Miguel Ángel Russo.
Reports in Argentina have claimed that the Uruguayan international believes a move to Celtic is "his best option" and his inner circle have told Boca he wants to make the switch. Talks have taken a step forward over a one-year loan with a fee and a purchase option. The initial offer to buy from Celtic had fallen below the player's valuation, but the proposal has been adjusted and Boca Juniors are now willing to release the player. However, the final decision lies with boss Miguel Ángel Russo.
Premiership champions Celtic are looking to acquire Marcelo Saracchi, a 27-year-old Uruguayan player, from Boca Juniors. The experienced left-back has reportedly caught the attention of Brendan Rodgers' team as they discuss the finer details with Boca Juniors, aiming to secure a back-up for Kieran Tierney. Signing specialist Cesar Luis Merlo mentioned that Boca already has a loan offer for one year with a fee and a purchase option, and he believes that if Celtic were to improve the amounts of the option, the deal could be feasible. Saracchi's contract with Boca Juniors is set to expire at the end of 2027, and his market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €1.50m.
Premiership champions Celtic are looking to acquire Marcelo Saracchi, a 27-year-old Uruguayan player, from Boca Juniors. The experienced left-back has reportedly caught the attention of Brendan Rodgers' team as they discuss the finer details with Boca Juniors, aiming to secure a back-up for Kieran Tierney. Signing specialist Cesar Luis Merlo mentioned that Boca already has a loan offer for one year with a fee and a purchase option, and he believes that if Celtic were to improve the amounts of the option, the deal could be feasible. Saracchi's contract with Boca Juniors is set to expire at the end of 2027, and his market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €1.50m.
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