celtic Frosinone were interested in signing Fares Ghedjemis in January. Their decision to reject the move has now paid off.
sports witness Actively covered the approach of the hoops towards the end of the window. Celtic made an offer that seemed to have convinced the Serie B club, but the player himself decided to stay and help Frosinone return to the Italian top-flight.
That objective has now been achieved, with the Canarini having secured second place in Serie B.
Ghedjemis led the league by scoring 15 times. He has been particularly impressive in 2026, finding the net nine times. He scored in a 5–0 win over Mantova at the weekend, helping them achieve promotion.
Player was never keen on Celtic
Frosinone general manager Pietro Doronzo has spoken to Radio Sportiva about his club's return to Serie A. The situation with Gedzemis was a typical subject, with the Italian appearing very grateful that the player stayed despite having the chance to leave.
He said- relayed by tuttomerkatoweb: : "In January, there was a real possibility that Gedzemis would leave: Celtic made a very important offer. President Stirpe, despite knowing how important he was to us, wanted to consult the boy, reiterating that Frosinone is not a prison."
Doronzo explained the player's stance and how that determination has now paid off.
"The player responded clearly: "I want to be here to win the championship. It was a risk to turn down that offer, but the President's courage and the boy's determination were rewarded. Today, Gedzemis has doubled in value, and his performance has been key to our ascent.
Celtic may no longer have a chance
Fares Gedzemis' decision ended Celtic's chance of signing the 23-year-old Algerian, who has now reached a new level.
Doronzo himself has confirmed that the winger's value has doubled, which could now attract clubs from the Premier League and Serie A, with the chance to further impress at the World Cup.
Guedjamis is an Algerian international and looks set to continue his form in the summer. This would further damage Celtic's chances of making a move for him, even if Frosinone were open to a sale.
