Charlie Mulgrew says John McGinn wants Celtic move

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·11 octobre 2025

Charlie Mulgrew says John McGinn wants Celtic move

Former Celtic defender Charlie Mulgrew has said that Scotland star John McGinn would love to play for Celtic. The Scottish Champions were close to signing the player in 2018 before moving to Villa Park…

John McGinn of Aston Villa tackles Callum McGregor of Celtic during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD8 match between Aston Villa FC and Celtic FC at Villa Park on January 29, 2025. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Speaking to Talksport, Mulgrew suggested that the 30-year-old may have in his head the thought that he could still move to Celtic Park.

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“Listen, John McGinn would’ve loved to have gone to Celtic. I know John McGinn personally, his whole family are Celtic fans, but it just didn’t happen for whatever reason.

“I think it’s definitely going to be in his head [to sign for Celtic]. When you’re brought up in Glasgow, the only teams that you see are Celtic and Rangers – and for you, that’s the pinnacle of football.

“I’d picture myself growing up in the streets of Glasgow, picturing myself scoring against Rangers, that was my dream. That was the top of the world of football for me.

“Because that was all I had seen – I know now that there’s bigger games, but to then eventually score against Rangers and feel that, I know John McGinn will be desperate to do that. Whether that happens or not, I just don’t know.”

Yang Hyun-Jun of Celtic battles for possession with John McGinn of Aston Villa during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD8 match between Aston Villa FC and Celtic FC at Villa Park on January 29, 2025. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

The ex-Hibs midfielder has transformed into a tremendous player, becoming Scotland’s record goalscorer. Having played Champions League football with Villa, the player may fancy further forays in Europe but may also look to be selfish and play for himself after a successful spell in England.

McGinn has two years remaining on his current deal with Aston Villa. It would be interesting to see whether Celtic would make a move for the player or whether he will look to remain with the Premier League side, despite his emotional connection to Celtic.

John McGinn celebrates scoring with teammate Anthony Ralston during the UEFA Nations League match between Scotland and Croatia at Hampden on November 15, 2024. (Photo by Euan Cherry/Getty Images)

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Celtic in the Eighties and Willie Fernie – Putting on the Style both by David Potter. Photo The Celtic Star

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Danny McGrain signing copies of Celtic in the Eighties by David Potter. Photo: Celtic Star Books

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