Engels agrees West Ham move, O'Neill admits disappointment

Celtic boss Martin O'Neill concedes losing Arne Engels is a blow but the offer was too good to refuse.

What happened. Arne Engels has agreed terms on a five-year deal with West Ham for £22m, and Celtic manager Martin O'Neill says he is disappointed but understands the move.

• Celtic rejected a £25m bid from Nottingham Forest in January.
• Engels wanted to move to English football and was keen for the deal.
• O'Neill expects more signings before the transfer window closes.

“Naturally disappointed, really, that he's leaving the football club, he's done very well for us.”

— Martin O'Neill

Engels will miss Celtic's Champions League play-off first leg against LASK next Wednesday.

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