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Alan Galindo

Karamoko Dembele Celtic pressure insight as Wayne Rooney comparison made after 'difficult' spell

Mark Wilson believes Karamoko Dembele struggled to break into the first team set-up at Celtic due to the huge spotlight and expectation put on his shoulders from a young age.

The 19-year-old burst onto the scene from a very young age after starring for the Celtic reserve side. However, he only managed ten top team appearances at Parkhead. The winger - who has represented both England and Scotland at youth level - had his first season under Ange Postecoglou disrupted by injury and he hardly appeared on the senior scene as Premiership glory was won after recapturing the title from Rangers.

With his contract up he has now moved on to France with Ligue 1 outfit Stade Brestois 29 after putting pen to paper on a four-year deal. His decision to make the switch was mainly down to 'the project' presented to him as his next adventure in his career begins.

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