Overview
- Celtic opened pre-season with a friendly at Tolka Park against Shelbourne on Tuesday, July 7, with a 6pm kick-off and club streaming coverage on CelticPlayer from 5:45pm while a Premier Sports 2 listing is reported but less widely confirmed.
- Several senior players were left out to observe FIFA-recommended rest after international duty, creating chances for fringe and youth players to stake claims for the season.
- The squad will travel to Portugal for a training camp that includes a friendly with Sporting CP on July 14 before returning to Glasgow for matches against Middlesbrough on July 18 and AC Milan on July 25.
- Transfer business has not been completed: reports say Camilo Duran is close to a £5.5m move and goalkeeper Tjark Ernst is linked, but the club has made no confirmed signings.
- CelticPlayer replaces Celtic TV with existing subscriptions migrated to Celtic FC Digital accounts and the club and media outlets are providing login guidance and live coverage to help supporters watch the pre-season schedule.