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Transfer newsยทCelticยทUpdated 2d agoConfirmed

Colby Donovan signs new Celtic deal

Colby Donovanโ†’Celtic
100%
Will it happen
100%
Credibility
โ€”
Reported fee
6
Reports
PlayerFull profile โ†’
Colby Donovan
Center Back ยท Scotland ยท 20 yrs
49.8
Rating
45.3
Season
15
Value
This season
9
Apps
0
Goals
0
Assists
ClubCelticโ†’LeaguePremiershipโ†’
  • Colby Donovan has agreed a new contract with Celtic, keeping him at the club.
  • The renewal is confirmed, led by Celtic FC (official club announcement) across 6 reports (100% credibility).
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Story log

  1. 26 OctReported as a done deal from the start
  2. 26 OctStory opened โ€” 6 sources (BBC Sport, Celtic FC (official club announcement), Yahoo Sports (UK), Yahoo Sports (general / US mirror))

What the reports say

6 of 6 cite concrete progress6 cite a named / official source
  • Signed a new long-term contract with Celtic until summer 2031. โ€” Celtic FC (official club announcement)
  • Reports Celtic have announced Donovan has signed a new long-term deal keeping him at the club until summer 2031. โ€” Yahoo Sports (UK)
  • Summarises and republishes Celtic's announcement that Colby Donovan has signed a new long-term deal to 2031. โ€” CelticShorts
  • Covers Celtic's official announcement that Colby Donovan has signed a long-term contract keeping him at the club until summer 2031. โ€” Scotzine
Rising starScout's view ยท Ball-winning Central defender
Full scout report โ†’
508.3%
Rating
45432.9%
Season
15
Value index
0g 0a
in 9 apps ยท Premiership
3rd of 27 centre-backs ยท Premiership ยท 9 apps3rd of 27 centre-backs ยท Premiership ยท 9 apps

Colby Donovan is a 20-year-old central defender at Celtic, rated 52.1 overall by Field Insider's model, ranking 9th of 104 on scout potential in the Premiership and 181st of 639 U-21 players tracked. A young player, he has been a regular starter this season (69% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 4.88 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Donovan.

Also this season: 3 apps, 0g at Celtic II.

Why keep himCeltic would be retaining the 3rd-highest-potential centre-back in the Premiership (of 27).
The report at a glance
Colby Donovan signs new Celtic deal โ€” Field Insider report card
6 Reports