Gutman is currently training with Celtic after joining the Bhoys earlier this year.
The Celtic left-back, Andrew Gutman, has asked one of his teammates if he can take on his old shirt number.
Gutman joined Celtic in January from Chicago FC United, but was immediately loaned back to his native United States with Charlotte Independence.
His spell there is not due to end until the end of 2019, although the 22-year-old is currently training with the Bhoys ahead of the new season, alongside his fellow American full-back Manny Perez.
It remains unclear whether or not Gutman’s loan deal could be cut short.
But a first-ever Celtic squad number could be given to the former college soccer star, either way.
And after Mikey Johnston waved goodbye to his previous number, 73, on Instagram, Gutman made the following request.
Johnston revealed earlier this summer that he will don the number 19 shirt at Celtic Park this coming campaign.
Celtic recently added Boli Bolingoli-Mbombo in Gutman’s position, although Kieran Tierney’s potential sale could free up a space for the latter player.
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