Former Motherwell boss snaps up long term Celtic target | OneFootball

Niko Sigur has been a name familiar to Celtic supporters this summer, with the Canadian international being the subject of serious interest from the Scottish Champions…

Niko Sigur #23 of Canada competes for the ball against Bilal El Khannouss #23 of Morocco during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match between Canada and Morocco at Houston Stadium on July 04, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

The versatile player however, has ended that speculation by signing for French top flight side Toulouse, who are managed by former Motherwell manager and one time Celtic managerial target Jens Berthel Askou.

Jens Berthel Askou, Manager of Motherwell, looks on prior to the William Hill Premiership match between Motherwell and Celtic at Fir Park on May 13, 2026. (Photo by Zak Mauger/Getty Images)

The French side were clearly delighted in snapping up the Canadian international as they beamed on social media: “Highly sought after this summer, particularly in Belgium, Spain, Scotland and England, Niko Sigur has chosen Toulouse to continue his career at the highest level.”

Many Celtic supporters were keen to see the versatile Sigur, an international teammate of Alistair Johnston, join the club particular as he can fill in right back in the wake of his fellow countryman’s latest spell on the treatment table.

Reports in Croatia claimed just last week that Celtic had won the race for the much sought after players signature, but now it’s being questioned if that interest was ever as strong as suggested, as it’s thought that Celtic weren’t activity pursuing the player as was widely believed.

Sigur himself spoke of his delight at ending speculation over his future by pledging the next few years of his career to the French side.

He said: “I’m very happy to sign for Toulouse, and I’m already looking forward to meeting the fans. I’m a versatile player; I like to attack and defend and bring all my energy to the team!”

Oliver Sorensen of Parma Calcio 1913 applauds the fans after the Serie A match between Pisa SC and Parma Calcio 1913 at Arena Garibaldi on December 8, 2025 in Pisa, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)

As much as Sigur would have been an exciting signing, Celtic have been busy bulking up their midfield options by signing Oliver Sorensen, with a deal for Dutch youth international Joel van den Berg also close to completion.

Gvidas Gineitis of Torino FC is challenged by Luca Lipani of US Sassuolo during the Serie A match between Torino FC and US Sassuolo Calcio at Stadio Olimpico di Torino on May 08, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Scaccianoce/Getty Images)

Gvidas Gineitis could also be joining, with reports saying the club are progressing in talks over a deal for the Torino midfielder.

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