HERE WE GO! “THE MOVE NO ONE SAW COMING” – After seeing multiple bids turned down, Nottingham Forest have finally secured the signing of the ‘Best Young Midfielder in Football Today’ from Celtic in a blockbuster deal.

HERE WE GO! “THE MOVE NO ONE SAW COMING” — Forest Land Arne Engels in Blockbuster €40m Deal

 

In a stunning twist that has sent shockwaves through European football, Nottingham Forest have finally shattered Celtic’s resolve to secure the signature of the man widely heralded as the “Best Young Midfielder in Football Today”.

**Arne Engels** is officially a Tricky Tree.

The 22-year-old Belgian international has put pen to paper on a lucrative **five-year contract** at the City Ground in a deal worth a staggering **€40 million**.

The Saga Concludes

 

The transfer marks the end of a relentless, months-long pursuit by the Forest hierarchy. After seeing a record £25 million joint-Scottish bid knocked back in the January transfer window, followed by multiple knocked-down offers earlier this summer, many believed the Premier League side would walk away. Roma, Atletico Madrid, and Tottenham were all lurking, waiting to pounce.

Yet, Evangelos Marinakis and the Forest recruitment team refused to take no for an answer. By escalating the package to a monumental €40 million, they presented Celtic with an offer simply too historic to ignore.

Why Engels is Worth Every Cent

 

Standing at 6-foot-0, the elegant, press-resistant deep-lying playmaker is the crown jewel of Belgium’s new golden generation. Since moving to Glasgow from FC Augsburg in 2024, Engels has evolved from a raw prospect into an absolute orchestrator.

sHe leaves Scotland having guided Celtic to consecutive domestic doubles, pulling the strings on the pitch and cementing himself as the ultimate big-game player—evidenced by his unforgettable wonder strike in the recent Scottish Cup Final victory.

* **Metronomic Passing:** Boasts a passing accuracy in the opposition half that rivals Europe’s elite.

* **Dead-ball Mastery:** Celtic’s designated penalty king and a lethal weapon from corners and free-kicks.

* **Tactical Versatility:** Equally comfortable acting as a destructive number 6, a box-to-box number 8, or even drifting out to the right flank.

Resignation in Glasgow, Jubilation in Nottingham

 

While Celtic manager Martin O’Neill had previously voiced a quiet resignation that keeping hold of his marquee star would be impossible if the Premier League came calling early enough, the sheer speed of the final breakthrough caught fans off-guard.

For Nottingham Forest, this isn’t just a signing; it’s a massive declaration of intent. They haven’t just bought potential—they’ve bought the engine to drive their ambitions for the next half-decade.

Engels is expected to undergo his medical later today before being unveiled to the City Ground faithful. The Premier League has a spectacular new technician, and he wears Garibaldi red.