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Stephen Welsh Transfer from Celtic to Swansea City
Swansea City have confirmed the signing of Stephen Welsh from Celtic. The 26-year-old has joined on a two-year deal that includes an option for a further 12 months. Stephen Welsh said he is delighted to be joining Swansea, describing it as a big club with a proud history. He added that the club made it clear they wanted him, and the way the head coach spoke about the club, the environment he wants to create and the style of play made the decision an obvious one. Swansea head coach Vitor Matos stated that they are very pleased to have reached an agreement and are looking forward to starting work with him during pre-season.
Swansea City have confirmed the signing of Stephen Welsh from Celtic. The 26-year-old has joined on a two-year deal that includes an option for a further 12 months. Stephen Welsh said he is delighted to be joining Swansea, describing it as a big club with a proud history. He added that the club made it clear they wanted him, and the way the head coach spoke about the club, the environment he wants to create and the style of play made the decision an obvious one. Swansea head coach Vitor Matos stated that they are very pleased to have reached an agreement and are looking forward to starting work with him during pre-season.
Celtic confirmed on X on June 10, 2026, that Stephen Welsh will leave the club on June 30, 2026, to join Swansea City. Stephen Welsh leaves after a strong loan spell at Motherwell last season.
Celtic confirmed on X on June 10, 2026, that Stephen Welsh will leave the club on June 30, 2026, to join Swansea City. Stephen Welsh leaves after a strong loan spell at Motherwell last season.
Swansea City have signed Stephen Welsh on a free transfer. The 26-year-old centre-back has signed a two-year contract with the club, which includes the option of an additional 12 months, after leaving Celtic by mutual consent. Welsh had 12 months remaining on his contract at Celtic but was permitted to leave to find more regular football. His arrival is scheduled to be made official on July 1. Swansea City's manager, Vitor Matos, said that Stephen is an experienced player who will add quality to their squad.
Swansea City have signed Stephen Welsh on a free transfer. The 26-year-old centre-back has signed a two-year contract with the club, which includes the option of an additional 12 months, after leaving Celtic by mutual consent. Welsh had 12 months remaining on his contract at Celtic but was permitted to leave to find more regular football. His arrival is scheduled to be made official on July 1. Swansea City's manager, Vitor Matos, said that Stephen is an experienced player who will add quality to their squad.
Swansea City have agreed to sign Celtic centre-back Stephen Welsh on a free transfer. After agreeing to terminate his contract at Celtic Park, Stephen Welsh will arrive on 1 July on a two-year deal which includes the option of a further 12 months. Stephen Welsh said that he is delighted to be joining Swansea and called it a big club with a proud history.
Swansea City have agreed to sign Celtic centre-back Stephen Welsh on a free transfer. After agreeing to terminate his contract at Celtic Park, Stephen Welsh will arrive on 1 July on a two-year deal which includes the option of a further 12 months. Stephen Welsh said that he is delighted to be joining Swansea and called it a big club with a proud history.
Swansea City are set to complete their first signing of the summer, with central defender Stephen Welsh to join on a free transfer from Celtic. After leaving the Scottish champions by mutual consent, he is now finalising the details of the move and could be confirmed as a Swansea player by the end of the week. According to Swans sources, Welsh will be arriving to provide cover for Cameron Burgess and Ben Cabango in defence next season, rather than as a first choice. Scott Burns reports that one of the reasons for the free transfer is that Welsh played a significant part in helping Celtic win the league.
Swansea City are set to complete their first signing of the summer, with central defender Stephen Welsh to join on a free transfer from Celtic. After leaving the Scottish champions by mutual consent, he is now finalising the details of the move and could be confirmed as a Swansea player by the end of the week. According to Swans sources, Welsh will be arriving to provide cover for Cameron Burgess and Ben Cabango in defence next season, rather than as a first choice. Scott Burns reports that one of the reasons for the free transfer is that Welsh played a significant part in helping Celtic win the league.
According to Sky Sports journalist Anthony Joseph, Stephen Welsh has agreed to terms on a two-year contract with Swansea City, which includes an option for an additional year. It is reported that Welsh has agreed to an early termination of his Celtic contract, and his deal is expected to formally end on June 30. This would permit him to join Swansea on July 1 once the paperwork is finished. It is said that Celtic permitted him to leave early as a gesture of goodwill for his service to the club.
According to Sky Sports journalist Anthony Joseph, Stephen Welsh has agreed to terms on a two-year contract with Swansea City, which includes an option for an additional year. It is reported that Welsh has agreed to an early termination of his Celtic contract, and his deal is expected to formally end on June 30. This would permit him to join Swansea on July 1 once the paperwork is finished. It is said that Celtic permitted him to leave early as a gesture of goodwill for his service to the club.
Celtic defender Stephen Welsh has agreed to join Swansea City on a multi-year deal. According to the Daily Record, Head Coach Vitor Matos is believed to have persuaded Welsh to join Swansea amidst other Championship clubs interested in signing him. Welsh agreed to terminate his contract at Celtic early, which results in certain signing on obligations for Swansea City. It is likely his registration will be completed by or on July 1st, and Welsh will be present for the return to training in June.
Celtic defender Stephen Welsh has agreed to join Swansea City on a multi-year deal. According to the Daily Record, Head Coach Vitor Matos is believed to have persuaded Welsh to join Swansea amidst other Championship clubs interested in signing him. Welsh agreed to terminate his contract at Celtic early, which results in certain signing on obligations for Swansea City. It is likely his registration will be completed by or on July 1st, and Welsh will be present for the return to training in June.
Swansea City are close to signing Celtic defender Stephen Welsh, who also had interest from other English Championship clubs, European and Scottish Premiership sides, and an offer from Major League Soccer. The 26-year-old has agreed to an early termination of his Celtic contract, which had one year remaining, and is set to finalize a multi-year contract with the English Championship team. The player's performance during a successful loan spell at Motherwell last season brought him to Swansea's attention, and Swansea boss Vitor Matos made a significant effort to convince him to join.
Read Full StorySwansea City are close to signing Celtic defender Stephen Welsh, who also had interest from other English Championship clubs, European and Scottish Premiership sides, and an offer from Major League Soccer. The 26-year-old has agreed to an early termination of his Celtic contract, which had one year remaining, and is set to finalize a multi-year contract with the English Championship team. The player's performance during a successful loan spell at Motherwell last season brought him to Swansea's attention, and Swansea boss Vitor Matos made a significant effort to convince him to join.
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