Celtic sign Parma midfielder Sorensen after missing out on Gineitis
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Celtic have completed a deal to sign midfielder Sorensen from Serie A side Parma, having previously attempted to sign Gineitis.
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Attributed to original sourceMultiple sources are reporting that Celtic have a deal in place with Parma to sign midfielder Oliver Sorensen on loan with an option to buy following their pursuit of Torino’s Gvidas Gineitis.
Done deal: Celtic get Sorensen from Parma According to various reports including from Gianluca Di Marzio and Sky Sports, Parma have agreed to send Sorensen to Celtic on loan with an option to buy.
With less than 48 hours to go before the close of the summer transfer window, this is a deal that will move quickly and according to the reports on Monday morning, the 24-year-old will travel immediately for his medical and contract signing.
ROME, ITALY – OCTOBER 29: Paulo Dybala of AS Roma controls the ball against Oliver Sorensen Jensen of Parma Calcio 1913 during the Serie A match between AS Roma and Parma Calcio 1913 at Stadio Olimpico on October 29, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images) Sorensen has been with Parma for just over a year, having joined from Midtjylland on a five-year contract last summer . His transfer cost Parma a reported €8m plus up to €2m in bonuses 12 months ago.
He was an ever-present in Parma’s Serie A squad last season, available for all 38 league fixtures, and appeared in 34 of them including 19 in the starting XI.
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What happened
Celtic have secured the signing of Parma midfielder Sorensen, completing the deal after an earlier attempt to land Gineitis fell through. The move adds depth to Celtic's midfield options ahead of the new season. Sorensen joins from Parma, where he had been a regular in Serie A, giving Celtic a player with top-flight experience in one of Europe's stronger leagues.
Chance analysis
Celtic's move for Sorensen reflects a clear recruitment strategy targeting midfield reinforcements with proven Serie A pedigree. After losing out on Gineitis, pivoting to another available target shows the club had identified the midfield area as a priority regardless of the specific name. For Parma, the departure continues a pattern of sales to clubs with greater financial muscle, while Sorensen brings a tactical profile shaped by Italian football into a Scottish Premiership environment where he should expect to dominate possession.
Celtic strengthen their midfield with a Serie A-experienced player, while Parma lose a squad member and recoup a transfer fee.