The Real Madrid head coach is impressed with the Celtic forward.
Real Madrid head coach Zinedine Zidane has told The Scottish Sun that he is excited about Celtic forward Moussa Dembele.
Dembele joined Celtic in the summer transfer window after leaving Championship club Fulham at the end of the 2015-16 campaign.
The 20-year-old forward has established himself as a key player of the Scottish Premiership side.
Madrid head coach Zidane has revealed that he is excited about the France Under-20 international.
“I do like to watch the young French players and Dembele is a player I am excited about,” Zidane told The Scottish Sun. “Now he has to prove himself in Europe — he needs to show what he’s capable of.”
Worrying for Celtic?
Zidane’s comments about Dembele could be worrying for Celtic, especially if the youngster continues to play well and continues to improve, as Madrid could make a move for him next summer.
According to a recent report in Get French Football News, later picked up by The Sun, Madrid as well as Barcelona are interested in the former Fulham youngster.
It was reported that the two Spanish giants sent representatives to watch Dembele in action for Celtic against Rangers in the Old Firm derby at Celtic Park last weekend.
Madrid are the world’s biggest club, and if they make an offer for Dembele next summer, then it would be almost impossible for Celtic to keep hold of the 20-year-old.
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