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Celtic press for PSV talent Joël van den Berg:
Leagues 1 September 2026

Celtic press for PSV talent Joël van den Berg:

Celtic wants to take over Joël van den Berg from PSV and has sent a delegation to Eindhoven. The 19-year-old midfielder, active for Jong PSV, is positive about a transfer to Glasgow.

Celtic press for PSV talent Joël van den Berg:

According to Vi.

Background

Joël van den Berg is a 19-year-old midfielder who currently plays for Jong PSV in the Kitchen Champion Division. His development at PSV has attracted the attention of foreign clubs, including Celtic, who are looking for a new midfield reinforcement. A transfer would offer him the opportunity to further develop his talent in a competitive environment.

Why this matters

Celtic's interest in Joël van den Berg highlights the appeal of the Scottish Premiership for young talents from the Eredivisie. For Van den Berg, a move to Celtic could be an important step in his development as a midfielder, especially given the club's reputation for developing young talent. This could also impact the transfer market, as other clubs may also become interested in the PSV player.

Key points

  • Celtic perseveres for PSV talent Joël van den Berg:
  • Celtic wants to take over Joël van den Berg from PSV and has sent a delegation to Eindhoven.
  • Celtic hopes for PSV talent Van den Berg.

Celtic is seriously interested in PSV talent Joël van den Berg and has gone one step further to lure the nineteen-year-old midfielder from Eindhoven. According to reports, a delegation from the Scottish national champions has traveled to the Netherlands to discuss a possible transfer. It is still unclear whether these discussions are currently taking place directly with PSV or with the player's camp.

Van den Berg is considered a promising midfielder at PSV. Although he has played sporadically in the main squad, he plays the majority of his matches for Jong PSV in the Kitchen Champion Division. In that environment he develops as a modern midfielder with good basic technique and insight into the game, qualities that have brought him to the attention of foreign clubs. For young talents from top clubs, a move to a club where the path to the first team is shorter is often crucial in their development - and Celtic is known for selecting and daring to bring young talent.

The interest from Glasgow is not without obligation. The presence of representatives in Eindhoven underlines that Celtic wants to speed up this file. Sources report to VI that Van den Berg himself is positive about a move to Scotland. This means that a transfer appears to be taking serious shape, although no agreement is currently known and details about any conditions or constructions are lacking.

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If Van den Berg takes the step to the Scottish Premiership, he will follow in the footsteps of several Dutch players who played in Glasgow. Names such as Pierre van Hooijdonk, Virgil van Dijk, Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink and Jeremie Frimpong will be familiar to the PSV player. For several compatriots, Celtic proved to be an attractive platform to get a lot of playing time, to develop and to be in the spotlight for further steps.

For PSV, the possible outgoing transfer is a matter to monitor closely. TheThe Eindhoven club has a wide pool of talent, especially in midfield, but generally wants to maintain control over the trajectory of young players. A final sale, rental construction or a transfer with resale provisions: it is not yet revealed at this stage which scenarios are on the table. It is clear that the interest in Van den Berg underlines his development curve.

The follow-up depends on the outcome of the discussions in Eindhoven. As long as there is no white smoke, Van den Berg will remain a PSV player and active for Jong PSV in the Kitchen Champion Division. To be continued.

What's happening now

With a Celtic delegation in Eindhoven, it is likely that further discussions about a possible transfer will take place soon. Van den Berg himself is positive about a switch, which increases the chance that he will make the switch this summer. If negotiations are successful, he could join Celtic and continue his career in the Scottish Premiership.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Joël van den Berg?

Joël van den Berg is a nineteen-year-old midfielder who currently plays for PSV.

Which club does Joël van den Berg come from?

Joël van den Berg comes from PSV, where he mainly plays for Jong PSV in the Kitchen Champion Division.

Why does Joël van den Berg choose Celtic?

Van den Berg is positive about a move to Celtic, where there is a greater chance of playing time in the first team, which is crucial for his development.

What is the status of the transfer?

There is currently no official agreement known, but Celtic is seriously interested and has sent a delegation to Eindhoven to discuss a possible transfer.

When will the transfer become official?

There is no specific date yet for an official announcement of the transfer as discussions are still ongoing.

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