Socceroos star Aaron Mooy joins Ange Postecoglou’s Premier League-winning Celtic side after the Australian manager lost another weapon from Down Under in Tom Rogic
- Mooy has not played association football since January 4 due to Covid
- Due to ongoing suspensions, he has not been able to return to his Shanghai club
- The move to Celtic will be crucial in Mooy’s preparation for the FIFA World Cup
- He gets valuable playing time under former Socceroos coach Postecoglou
Socceroo Aaron Mooy will get valuable playing time ahead of the game FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar with reports from Britain suggesting he will reconnect with former national team coach Ange Postecoglou at the Scottish champions Celtic.
The former Huddersfield and Brighton The midfielder has not played club football since January 4 after cutting ties with Chinese Super League powerhouse Shanghai due to ongoing Covid lockdowns and fears he will not be able to tour with the club. was aborted football oos.
With Australia set to play their first game of the World Cup against France on November 23, a move to Celtic would buy Mooy valuable playing time at the highest level to prepare for the big stage.
Mooy is shaped by Peru’s striker Santiago Ormeno and midfielder Christian Cueva during the recent play-off match between the confederations of the 2022 FIFA World Cup
News of the deal was revealed on Twitter by football reporter Mike McGrath, who described it as a “dream move” for the Australian.
“Aaron Mooy will disappoint a multitude of Championship clubs to secure a dream move to Celtic as a free agent,” said McGrath.
“Discussions are advanced for the Australian midfielder to join compatriot Ange Postecoglou’s squad.”
Meanwhile, mystery continues to surround Tom Rogic, a fellow Australian who left Celtic at the end of last season and also withdrew from the crucial final Socceroos qualifiers for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
There was total radio silence on Rogic and no announcements as to where he will end up next. The Aussie star is reportedly looking for a new challenge after a decade at the Hoops that culminated in a Premiership title.
That’s what Postecoglou said recently daily record that Rogic was fine and that his next move would be announced in due course.
‘I think Tom’s fine, mate. Has anyone spoken to Tom? Nobody spoke to him when he was here for 10 years, that’s Tom,” he said.
“I would be more concerned if he was out there talking to people. Leave him alone, he’s fine. He’s going to make his next step and I’m sure he’s in a great place. As far as I know I haven’t had any contact with him but people I know say he has no problems.
