Celtic captain Callum McGregor will not reunite with Brendan Rodgers in Saudi Arabia this summer, it is understood.
The 33-year-old midfielder had been linked with a move to Rodgers’ Al Qadsiah side, fuelling speculation over a potential switch to the Middle East.
Callum McGregor will NOT be signing for Brendan Rodgers’ Saudi Arabian outfit Al Qadsiah. A reunification is not on the cards because Rodgers has a full international quota of players. The 33-year old Celtic midfielder recently joined Unique Sports Group fuelling speculation.
— Anthony Haggerty (@ahaggerty10) July 15, 2026
However, according to The Celtic Way, a deal is not expected to materialise due to Al Qadsiah already having a full allocation of foreign players on their books.
McGregor, who recently switched to a Dubai-based agent, could yet explore opportunities in the region. Former Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou has taken charge of Al-Nassr, potentially opening another route.
Speaking during Celtic’s pre-season training camp in Portugal, manager Martin O’Neill admitted he has yet to receive any indication that his captain is seeking an exit.
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“He hasn’t hinted to me he wants to leave at this minute. That would be a bad blow. But sometimes money is a big thing, particularly when you’re past 30.
“I will have a chat with him. He hasn’t brought it up at this moment, so maybe if he doesn’t speak to me, it’ll be all right.
“But if he does, I will tell him that we want him at the football club. But obviously if something comes in that is just mind-boggling for him, that becomes a different issue.”
McGregor remains under contract at Celtic until the summer of 2028.
