Celts set to cash in as Hassan fee falls to £4m
EGYPT’S World Cup hero Haissem Hassan’s release clause has tumbled with Celtic linked to a move for the electric winger.
Hassan can now be had for £10million – down from his previous exit fee of £16m – but it’s understood Real Oviedo will do business way below that, with Hassan linked to Glasgow and Saudi Arabia for around £4m.
But Celtic and other suitors are keenly aware that it’s customary for La Liga clubs to insert high release clauses – with the transfer fees usually falling well below the asking price.
The Hoops have been linked with a move for the Real Oviedo star as they try to beef up their squad for the new season.
Hassan provided a superb assist as the African nation took a stunning 2-0 lead against World Cup holders Argentina before a late collapse saw them controversially crash out.
Hassan will play his football in the second tier of Spanish football this season after Oviedo were relegated from La Liga.
And that has meant his transfer release clause has changed from last season.
Hassan had a release clause of £16m in Spain’s top flight but his contract includes a clause that reduces to £10m if the club is relegated.
Oviedo would also have to hand over 40 per cent of any transfer fee to his previous club, Villarreal, as part of his transfer deal two years ago.
The former French youth international played 37 matches for Oviedo last term but managed only three assists.