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title: "Celtic: Hoops seemingly take up Ntcham option"
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author: "Charlie Smith"
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published: "2021-07-07T10:10:37Z"
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# Celtic: Hoops seemingly take up Ntcham option

**It seems as if Celtic have extended Olivier Ntcham’s Parkhead deal by a further 12 months, [The Scottish Sun](https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/7359592/celtic-boli-bolingoli-ntcham-wales/) report.**

### The Lowdown: Recent reports on Ntcham

[Reports](https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-celtic-terminate-contract-of-ntcham-in-shock-move/) back in May went as far as saying the Hoops were planning to terminate the midfielder’s contract.

Celtic were reportedly set to [exploit a loophole in Ntcham’s deal that would’ve seen him become a free agent](https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-celtic-terminate-contract-of-ntcham-in-shock-move/).

A move to AEK Athens appeared to be on the cards after [personal terms were reached](https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-ntcham-agrees-personal-terms-as-free-transfer-from-celtic-edges-closer/), however, the Greek side [pulled out of a move at the end of June](https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/7318103/aek-athens-pull-out-ntcham-move-celtic-fee/).

Ntcham’s future seemed to be up in the air still, however, [The Scottish Sun](https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/7359592/celtic-boli-bolingoli-ntcham-wales/) think Celtic may have completed some under-the-radar business when it comes to the 25-year-old.

[Celtic updates](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/web-stories/celtic-updates-8/)

### The Latest: Ntcham travels to Wales

[The Scottish Sun](https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/7359592/celtic-boli-bolingoli-ntcham-wales/) ran a story on Monday evening, claiming Ntcham was a shock passenger on Celtic’s pre-season tour of Wales.

The [report](https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/7359592/celtic-boli-bolingoli-ntcham-wales/) claimed that Ntcham trained on his own at Lennoxtown last week but is now a part of Ange Postecoglou’s squad.

They even suggested that it seems Celtic have decided to take up the one-year option on Ntcham’s contract, however, the club haven’t confirmed anything on their [website](https://www.celticfc.com/) or [social media platforms](https://twitter.com/CelticFC).

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### The Verdict: Postecoglou to make final call?

Following [The Scottish Sun](https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/7359592/celtic-boli-bolingoli-ntcham-wales/)’s claim regarding the Hoops exercising the one-year option on Ntcham’s contract, perhaps they actually had to make a call one way or the other.

It makes sense for Postecoglou to have a look at the midfielder before the start of the new season, as he can then make a decision on whether or not to make him a part of his plans for the 2021/22 season.

Last year wasn’t the best for Ntcham, making just [nine](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/olivier-ntcham/leistungsdaten/spieler/224088/plus/0?saison=2020) league starts combined for Celtic and Marseille, but it seems as if he has been handed a Celtic Park lifeline by Postecoglou’s arrival.

***In other news: Celtic now ‘moving’ to sign ace on** **Top-100** **prospects list alongside Sancho, Foden and Saka, find out more [here](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/celtic-transfer-rumours/celtic-hoops-moving-for-aaron-hickey/).***