O'Neill: Celtic should aspire to win the Champions League
Celtic boss Martin O'Neill has stated that the club should not settle for merely participating in the Champions League but should genuinely aspire to win the competition. Speaking in the context of Celtic's European ambitions, O'Neill also touched on the disappointment surrounding Arne Engels' exit from the club, suggesting the young midfielder's departure was a loss. The comments frame Celtic's ambitions at the highest level of European football and raise questions about squad management ahead of key fixtures.
Read the full story at skysports.comO'Neill's remarks signal an ambitious framing for Celtic's European campaign, setting expectations well beyond the group-stage survival narrative that has historically defined Scottish clubs in the Champions League. His acknowledgement of Engels' departure frustration also hints at internal squad dynamics worth monitoring, particularly if further talent exits are on the horizon. For Celtic supporters and observers, the headline message is that the club's hierarchy and coaching staff are publicly aligning themselves with elite-level ambition — a notable statement given the financial and competitive gulf between the Scottish Premiership and Europe's top leagues.
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