Celtic and Rangers’ Biggest Transfer Signings

Celtic and Rangers have invested heavily in transfer fees over the years, signing numerous high-profile players to strengthen their squads. Here’s a look at the 12 players the two clubs paid the highest transfer fees for and where they are now.

The Players

1. Odsonne Édouard (Celtic): Signed for £9m from Paris Saint-Germain in 2017. Now plays for Crystal Palace.
2. Christopher Jullien (Rangers): Signed for £3.5m from Toulouse in 2019. Currently plays for Celtic.
3. Ryan Kent (Rangers): Signed for £6.5m from Liverpool in 2019. Now plays for Fenerbahçe.
4. Alfredo Morelos (Rangers): Signed for £1m from HJK Helsinki in 2017. Currently plays for Santos FC.
5. John Guidetti (Celtic): Signed for £3m from Celta Vigo in 2015. Now plays for AIK Stockholm.
6. Leigh Griffiths (Celtic): Signed for £1.8m from Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2014. Currently a free agent.
7. Tom Rogić (Celtic): Signed for £3.5m from Central Coast Mariners in 2013. Now plays for West Bromwich Albion’s B team.
8. James Tavernier (Rangers): Signed for £200,000 from Wigan Athletic in 2015. Currently the captain of Rangers.
9. Borja Iglesias (Rangers didn’t sign him but Celtic faced him in UEL): Signed for £16m by Real Betis from Espanyol in 2019 and has been capped by Spain.
10. Scott Brown didn’t leave Celtic for a large fee but was at Celtic for a long time and highly influential.
11. Steven Davis (Rangers didn’t sign him for a massive fee from a top club but he played for Rangers twice and had a significant impact).
12. Giovanni van Bronckhorst (Rangers): Signed for £5m from Barcelona in 2001 and went on to have a successful playing and managerial career.

Conclusion

The careers of these high-profile signings have varied, with some achieving great success and others experiencing more mixed fortunes. The investments made by Celtic and Rangers have contributed to the development of their squads and the competitiveness of Scottish football.