Sead Haksabanovic’s Celtic Exit: Mixed Signals and Brendan Rodgers’ Decision

Sead Haksabanovic's departure from Celtic has stirred mixed reactions and highlighted a pivotal decision by manager Brendan Rodgers. The 24-year-old Montenegrin winger, who joined Celtic from Rubin Kazan in 2022, recently moved to Malmo on a four-year deal. Haksabanovic expressed his frustration on Instagram, indicating a lack of opportunity and communication from the club as key reasons for his exit.

Reports from various sources, including the Daily Record and The Scottish Sun, suggest that Haksabanovic felt sidelined by Rodgers, who seemed to favor other players. This sentiment was echoed in an interview with Sports Illustrated, where Haksabanovic hinted at a 'sad' decision by Rodgers that influenced his choice to leave. Despite his limited playing time, Haksabanovic contributed significantly when on the pitch, scoring five goals in 40 appearances for Celtic.

The transfer has sparked debate among fans and analysts about squad management and player utilization at Celtic. As Haksabanovic embarks on a new chapter with Malmo, his departure leaves Celtic to reassess their strategies for nurturing and deploying young talents effectively.

• Brendan Rodgers
• Celtic
• Sead Haksabanovic