celtic Defender Mike Nawrocki is not ruling out a return to the club this summer after impressing on loan at Hannover 96.
BILD reports on 25-year-old man todayIncluding his comments about a possible return to Celtic this summer.
His stock has rarely been higher, with the striker becoming a cult hero at Hanover after his derby-winning strike against Braunschweig. This attracted a lot of attention on the streets.
“I’ve been approached about this on the street several times,” he admitted.
“It’s nice that it means a lot to the people here and that I was able to make them happy. But I don’t want to overdo it. The winning goal against Braunschweig doesn’t make me a better player.”
But while Bayern fans are celebrating, it remains to be seen whether he stays in the summer.
Return to Celtic?
The current loan deal between Celtic and Hannover includes an option to purchase for the summer. But it will only be activated if Hannover are promoted to the Bundesliga at the end of this season.
The situation was clarified in a report last monthWhich includes quotes from Bayern 96 managing director Jörg Schmadtke about the future of the Celtic man.
Hanover is currently five points behind fifth-placed Schalke. This means Nawrocki’s future is unclear. And he himself admits that there are many possibilities.
He said, “Staying here, going back to Celtic, or maybe going somewhere completely different: there are many options. It’s not just up to me.”
celtic overhaul is coming
Mike Nawrocki’s future at Celtic Park will likely depend on who the next permanent manager is. Martin O’Neill will step down at the end of the season following his two interim stints this season.
The change is one of several expected at the Scottish giants following disappointment, fan unrest and calls for an overhaul.
This is something Nawrocki is aware of. And he’s choosing to focus on what he can control right now.
“My focus is on the upcoming matches and I am looking forward to them,” he said.
“No one knows what will happen after that. So, there is no point worrying about it now.”
Poland’s dream may move ahead with plans
One thing that could fuel his plans for the summer is his hopes of playing for Poland. Despite appearances at U15, 16, 17, 18, 19 and 21 level, he never played for his country.
Playing regularly at club level will undoubtedly help, and he is very much aware of that fact. With Celtic already left to play this season, this is a factor worth considering.
“I played for Poland as a youth, and of course, I dream of one day getting my first call-up to the senior national team. I think I’m on their radar. But my chances will only increase if I play regularly for my club,” he concluded.
The unseen benefits of the Celtic exit
For now, his focus is on the benefits of his existing loan. He has established himself as a regular guy, made himself a cult-hero and enjoyed the benefits.
He believes a move away from Celtic last summer was the right choice to make more than immediate returns.
“During my time in Warsaw and at Celtic, we (his family) saw each other very little,” he admits.
“Now it’s only an hour’s drive, and I go often. My family comes to home games, and often to away games too. I really enjoy it.
“It was important that I was playing regularly again after two years. I love it in Hanover. The city is absolutely beautiful. I felt comfortable in the team from the beginning.” Laughing, he adds: “And the weather is much better than in Scotland.”
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