If not one of the most shocking stories in all of football, Matt O’Riley of Celtic has been sold to Brighton of the Premier League to break the Scottish Transfer record. O’Riley was under contract until 2027.
Matt O’Riley arrived to Celtic in 2022 on a four-and-half year deal helping Celtic win in the Scottish League Cup in 2022-23, Scottish Cup in back to back years in 2022-23 / 2023-24, and 3 straight Scottish Premierships in 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24.
O’Riley had a career total of 25 Goals in 93 appearances of his career at Celtic.
Brighton’s next upcoming match will be August 24th vs. Manchester United. No word yet on when Matt O’Riley is expected to make his debut with Brighton in the Premier League.