Scottish champions Celtic have completed the club-record signing of Danish striker Kasper Hogh from Norwegian side Bodo/Glimt for £11 million plus add-ons.
The 25-year-old forward signed a four-year contract with an option for an additional year on Tuesday, July 28, 2026.
Hogh arrives at Parkhead as Celtic's primary center-forward target following the departure of Daizen Maeda to Premier League side Ipswich Town for £10 million.
The Danish international scored 54 goals in 103 appearances for Bodo/Glimt, including five goals in last season's UEFA Champions League campaign as the Norwegian team reached the last 16.
His signing follows the arrival of forward Camilo Duran from Qarabag, taking Celtic's combined summer spending on strikers to approximately £15 million ahead of their Premiership opener against Dundee on Monday night.
Hogh Excited to Join Celtic
The forward expressed his excitement about joining the Scottish champions after completing his medical in London and finalizing the transfer in Glasgow.
"I'm so happy. When I came into the room and saw the shirt, I was really excited," Hogh said.
"The history of the club is so big. I spoke with some people and with my family about the club.
The feeling they had, and the feeling I had in my stomach, was that this was a really good match."
Hogh detailed his playing style and readiness to contribute immediately to Martin O'Neill's squad.
"I like to be in the box and score goals, but I also want to help my team-mates defensively and work hard for the team," Hogh said.
"I've trained throughout the summer and I've already played league games in Norway, so I feel ready. I just want to get started."
In a separate interview with Celtic TV, the striker reiterated his eagerness to integrate quickly into the team environment.
"I just want to get started and be thrown into the fire," Hogh said.
Pundit Praises Transfer
Former Celtic player Vidar Riseth, who currently works as a media pundit in Norway, praised the transfer and suggested Bodo/Glimt could have demanded a higher fee due to interest from clubs across Italy and Germany.
"He's a very good striker.
He's been showing now for many years that he is Champions League level, so this is a good signing for Celtic.
He's been the main man for Bodo/Glimt and has been first-choice always," Riseth said.
Riseth noted that Hogh actively chose the Scottish champions over other potential suitors across Europe. "I think he could have gone for more.
There have been so many clubs interested in him," Riseth said.
"I know there have been teams from Italy, Germany and Norway as well, but everybody understands that in Norway he's too expensive."
Evaluating the deal's financial terms, Riseth stated that the striker's market value exceeded the final agreed price tag.
"So if you look at £11m, I would say that he would have gone for more.
But when Celtic came up, he wanted to play for them, I know that.
He didn't want to wait and bring all the other clubs up to each other and to get the price up because he wants to go to Celtic.
He was clear about that. So, I think the price could be more, definitely.
I would have expected him to go for around £16-20m," Riseth said.
Comparing the Dane to former Celtic center-forward Mark Viduka, Riseth highlighted Hogh's physical profile and technical attributes.
"Kasper's a target striker, he's strong and I would say a similar player as Mark Viduka.
He's good in the air and he's really good when you come around on the side with the crosses in the box.
He can hold the ball and link up play," Riseth said.
Riseth emphasized Hogh's efficiency in front of goal and his movement in the penalty area during his time in Norway.
"He has scored so many goals in the air for Bodo/Glimt. It's like 50-50, the goals he's scored with his head or with his feet.
Bodo/Glimt are a really offensive team as well, they create lots of chances. He definitely will score lots of goals for Celtic," Riseth said.
In addition to individual goalscoring, Riseth pointed out how Hogh's tactical presence creates offensive opportunities for supporting teammates.
"I think all the players around him will score more goals as well. If defenders don't follow him, he will score.
He will give more space to the other players as well," Riseth said.
Riseth recalled how Bodo/Glimt's coaching staff valued the Danish forward's contributions even when he was not on the scoresheet.
"We have seen that in Bodo/Glimt.
Some games he hasn't played, but then the coach always said, 'The best player for me today was Kasper.
He didn't score, but he made space for the others,'" Riseth said.
Highlighting his presence off the pitch, Riseth identified the forward's leadership attributes alongside former teammates in Norway. "He's also a leader.
Him and the captain Partick Berg are the main players.
If it's not going so well during the game, they talk with all the players and get them on the track again.
So he is someone who wants to play well but also expects from his teammates, they have to also play well," Riseth said.
Addressing the transition from smaller domestic crowds to playing in front of 60,000 supporters at Celtic Park, Riseth expressed confidence in Hogh's experience at top European venues.
"For him, it's not new to play in front of 60,000 people. That's normal for Bodo/Glimt.
One week they play for 10,000 and next week they play for 60,000, 70,000 in the Champions League.
I don't think it's going to be a problem for him," Riseth said.
Riseth concluded by noting the unique atmosphere awaiting the forward in Scotland and his potential long-term career trajectory.
"But it's a special atmosphere in Glasgow.
I'm going to call and talk with him about what you can expect when you come to Glasgow.
That is different from all other teams if you're talking about the crowd and what they expect as well when you come to such a big club as Celtic.
I think he will make it," Riseth said.
Looking ahead to Hogh's progression, Riseth discussed the player's potential future in European football.
"I think this is a good step to go to a huge club like Celtic. I know he could go to Germany and also to Italy.
If he does well, he's a player who likes to stay as long as he can.
But in the future, some other clubs will pick him up if he does so well. So we will see," Riseth said.
