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David Irvine

'I almost went to Celtic' - Kirk Broadfoot reveals interest before Rangers move

'I almost went to Celtic' - Kirk Broadfoot reveals interest before Rangers move

KIRK BROADFOOT has revealed he almost signed for Celtic before moving to Rangers.

The defender - now at Open Goal Broomhill - had interest from both Glasgow clubs having impressed at St Mirren.

But it was Celtic who first made a move with Gordon Strachan keen on taking Broadfoot on trial. St Mirren, however, refused leaving Broadfoot gutted.

The centre-back - who is a Rangers fan - admitted was interested in joining Celtic because at that point there was no interest from Ibrox.

Speaking on the Open Goal podcast, Broadfoot recalled: "No word of a lie, I almost went to Celtic.

"Gordon Strachan tried to sign me but he wanted me in for a week's trial first to see me and St Mirren wouldn't allow it.

"I was devastated, I'm not going to lie. I just thought, go to Celtic huge club even though I was a Rangers fan because at that point Rangeres weren't wanting me."

But Broadfoot would eventually receive interest from Rangers after a pre-season match against the Ibrox club.

The former Scotland international was approached when Paul Le Guen was the manager, but was signed by Walter Smith after his appointment.

Broadfoot said: "Then we played Rangers the week before the end of the transfer window in a pre-season game and I had a worldie.

"And they said they were interested and don't do anything now, we'll sign you in January.

"Then Le Guen got the sack and I was like 'Oh f***, it's done' but Walter came in and said he wanted to sign me.  Pre-contract signed in the summer."

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