Gvidas Gineitis on the radar of legendary Scottish football club Celtic
Translated from Lithuanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Lithuanian midfielder Gvidas Gineitis, currently with Italian Serie A club Torino, is attracting interest from Scottish club Celtic.
- Celtic is reportedly looking for a replacement for Arne Engels, with other clubs like Nottingham Forest, Crystal Palace, and Roma also interested.
- Despite having three years left on his contract, Gineitis' agent confirmed that Torino is open to offers for the 22-year-old, who is valued at 5.5 million euros.
Gvidas Gineitis, a 22-year-old Lithuanian national team midfielder playing for Italy's Serie A club Torino, has caught the eye of Scottish football giants Celtic.
Celtic is reportedly seeking a successor to Arne Engels, a player whose potential departure has also drawn attention from Nottingham Forest, Crystal Palace, and Roma, with these clubs prepared to offer around 20 million pounds sterling. British media reports indicate that German Bundesliga clubs are also monitoring Gineitis.
While Gineitis extended his contract with Torino last summer, valid for another three years, his agent, Dmitrijus Vinokurovas, stated that the Italian club is receptive to proposals. "Gvidas has continuously improved, and the club believes in his bright future. He is also an ambitious player," Vinokurovas said. "We have already received attention from other teams โ this is natural, considering Gvido's age, play, and potential. If we receive interesting offers, they will be thoroughly considered."
Gineitis has already earned 32 caps for the Lithuanian national team. The midfielder, who hails from Maลพeikiai, is valued at 5.5 million euros by Transfermarkt. He has been a regular for Torino's first team since 2023, appearing in 29 Serie A matches last season.
Gvidas has continuously improved, and the club believes in his bright future. He is also an ambitious player. We have already received attention from other teams โ this is natural, considering Gvido's age, play, and potential. If we receive interesting offers, they will be thoroughly considered.
Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.