Marcelo Saracchi’s agent Marcelo Tejera reveals Celtic want to make his stay at Celtic Park permanent. He also confirms Martin O’Neill’s side face competition from England and Brazil.
The representative has been speaking to Carve Deportiva about the left-back’s future at Celtic and Olé have relayed his comments.
He arrived at Celtic on loan from Boca Juniors in August 2025, after losing prominence at his parent club.
Saracchi wanted to terminate his contract. Sport Witness earlier relayed news from South America that Boca Juniors didn’t accept his request and sanctioned a loan move to Celtic.
On Friday, Tejera confirmed Club Nacional de Football and Club Atlético Peñarol’s interest in the 27-year-old. The two Uruguayan clubs had looked at him for the winter market, but O’Neill’s side didn’t cut short his loan stay.
Celtic want to buy Saracchi
Later that day, Sport Witness covered claims from Argentina that Celtic will have to make a decision on his future quickly.
The Glasgow club haven’t secured a purchase option or obligation as part of the Uruguay international’s loan deal.
However, O’Neill’s side have a desire to make the fullback’s stay at Celtic Park permanent. Saracchi’s agent has confirmed this in the latest interview.
“I have a meeting planned with the general manager of Celtic because they are also looking to buy his contract,” he said.
The representative revealed unnamed clubs from England and Brazil have contacted him over a possible move for his client. He hasn’t specified whether the English club is from the Premier League or Championship.
“Marcelo Saracchi has the possibility of going to a team in England that contacted me, and also to a club in Brazil,” Tejera explained.
Our take: O’Neill’s side can take advantage
Saracchi occupies a foreign slot at Boca Juniors. Therefore, Olé state the South American club want to offload him in the summer. Celtic and other clubs’ interest is seen as ‘good news’ for his parent club.
He has a contract until December 2027 and Transfermarkt values him at €2m. Celtic can take advantage of Boca Junior’s firm desire to sell and buy him for a reasonable price.
There should be more clarity on Celtic’s chances of buying Saracchi after the meeting with his agent.
