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Hammarby sporting director Mikael Hjelmberg admitted that Celtic’s last offer for Sebastian Tounekti was too financially attractive for the Swedish side to reject…

Sebastian Tounekti, Photo Celtic FC

Celtic sealed a deadline-day move for the Tunisian winger, tying him down to a five-year contract at the Scottish champions.

Hammarby had no intention of selling Tounekti, but Celtic’s offer after a series of lowballing bids from the club – believed to be around £5.2 million – proved too good to refuse.

Speaking to Hammarby’s official website, their sporting director Hjelmberg said: “Our ambition has always been to keep Sebastian during the summer window.”

“But Celtic’s final offer was so lucrative that we weighed the financial aspect against what we would lose in sporting terms. With the options we have in our attacking positions, as well as Sebastian’s own wishes, we believe that the best thing for Hammarby is to accept Celtic’s offer.”

Sebastian Tounekti of Hammarby during the UEFA Conference League qualifier football match between Hammarby and Rosenborg on August 14, 2025 in Stockholm. Photo: Emma Wallskog Imago BILDBYRAN

“He has made huge strides since joining us last winter, which is a testament to the development environment we have in our organisation and an equally good testament to our scouting activities, as we identified and brought in a player who has delivered at such a high level from the start. We wish Sebastian the best of luck.”

Tounekti is only the second Tunisian to represent Celtic, following Lassad Nouioui, who featured for the club in the 2012/13 campaign under Neil Lennon.

Speaking following the announcement of Celtic’s newest recruit, Brendan Rodgers said: “I’m really happy that Sebastian has joined the Club and I am sure he will be a really exciting addition to our squad.”

Sirius Isak Bjerkebo and Hammarby’s Sebastian Tounekti during the football match in Allsvenskan between Sirius and Hammarby on August 24, 2025 in Uppsala Photo TOBIAS STERNER

“He will give us that real added attacking intent, and I am sure he can make a big difference to us.”

“He is a quick, clever winger who can operate on both sides, creating opportunities for himself and others. Myself and our coaches are really looking forward to working with Sebastian.”

Conor Spence

Celtic in the Eighties – Out Now! In Celtic shops on Friday…

Celtic in the Eighties by David Potter, out now!

Celtic in the Eighties by the late, great David Potter is published this Friday 5 September by Celtic Star Books. All pre-ordered copies have now been signed by Celtic legend Danny McGrain who has also written the foreword for David Potter’s final book.

These copies have now been posted to everyone who has pre-ordered with copies being send all over the world. It’s been an incredible response, so thank you to each and every one of you who will be receiving your signed book shorty.

Celtic in the Eighties will be available in the Celtic superstore and all other club shops from Friday 5 September. And don’t forget that you can still purchase your copy from Celticstarbooks.com for same day postage. The next 30 orders will also receive a FREE copy of an earlier David Potter book, Alec McNair, Celtic’s Icicle then that wonderful David Potter book will be out of stock.

Order Celtic in the Eighties today, you’ll be glad you did, it’s a fabulous read!

Celtic in the Eighties by David Potter. Foreword by Danny McGrain. Published on Celtic Star Books on 5 September 2025. Click on image to pre-order.

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