Supporters of Celtic have been reacting to a report which has emerged about Southampton attacker Mohamed Elyounoussi.
According to VG Sporten, a Norwegian outlet, the attacker will be returning to Parkhead on loan from the Saints again next season.
Aside from the Scottish Premiership outfit, there had also been interest from La Liga club Real Betis in acquiring the services of the 25-year-old winger.
However, as stated in the report, the player has now ‘made his choice’ and only ‘the last details remain’ before the loan switch for another season at Parkhead is announced.
After this report was shared to social media by journalist @arilasos, loads of Celtic supporters flocked to it to air their delight that the attacker would be returning.
Mohamed Elyounoussi has decided his future! According to our information (@vgsporten), the Norwegian international will extend his loan spell at @CelticFC for one more season. Final paperwork remains before it’s a done deal. @SouthamptonFC pic.twitter.com/q8dXS3WLOa
— Arilas Ould-Saada (@arilasos) June 30, 2020
Brilliant news ??????
— ?THOMAS CELTIC FOREVER ? (@ThomasMcGhee6) June 30, 2020
Superb! ?
— Gary ScottishEagle ??????? (@garydg7) June 30, 2020
Southampton secured the services of the player in the summer of 2018 for £16.2m from FC Basel. However, they loaned him to Celtic after just one season at St. Mary’s Stadium (per Transfermarkt).
Hope so. Top player ??
— GerryBhoy ????????????? (@DunnGerry) June 30, 2020
over the moon man https://t.co/TwPyHgMDHW
— Liam McDonald (@LiamMcDonaldCfc) June 30, 2020
Full season injury free Elyo could be a madness https://t.co/nalr0EOQIV
— Knoxy (@LK67__) June 30, 2020
Is it good news that Mohamed Elyounoussi will likely be returning to Celtic?Yes, it's great news
No, he's not good enough
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Brilliant player on his day.. ?????
— Run the show (@iRuntheshow1) June 30, 2020
Huge news if true. Come join us for the 10 Moi https://t.co/k0BIGnFqHO
— Andy B (@BlairyBlairy505) June 30, 2020
During his season on loan at Celtic Park, Elyounoussi made 20 appearances in which he bagged an impressive seven goals and six assists (per Transfermarkt).
However, a foot injury left the £8.55m-rated attacker with a relatively lengthy spell on the sidelines (per Transfermarkt).
Yasssssss make it happen
— kate dunbar (@katedunbar61) June 30, 2020
If we get at least another year then that is some deal for us.
He’s top drawer and we were robbed a bit by him getting injured then being rushed back for the final..— London Tim (@McGuire_67) June 30, 2020
As can be seen in these responses from Celtic fans, lots of supporters were left delighted with the report which stated that the Norwegian will be returning to Celtic Park.