Oh Hyeon-gyu on his homesickness struggles at Celtic

Oh Hyeon-gyu on his homesickness struggles at Celtic Oh Hyeon-gyu has revealed he struggled with homesickness during his spell at Celtic… The South Korean forward has since flourished following his departure from Celtic, earning praise for his performances at Genk before securing a move to Besiktas after a proposed £28 million transfer to Stuttgart failed to materialise in the summer. His current success marks a stark contrast to his time in Glasgow, where glimpses of his potential were evident but regular opportunities proved limited. Reflecting on that period with the Hoops, Oh acknowledged the challenges he faced and revealed that he often turned to a specific song as a source of comfort.

Besiktas v Corendon Alanyaspor. 08: Hyeon-Gyu Oh of Besiktas celebrates during Turkish Super Lig match between Besiktas and Corendon Alanyaspor in Istanbul, Turkiye on February 08, 2026. Arife Karakum / Anadolu Istanbul Turkey.

Photo IMAGO/ Anadolu Arife Karakum Speaking via JTBC , Oh said: “When I was at Celtic, there was a song I used to listen to quite often, especially when things got a bit tough. “That was the song Take Me Home, Country Roads. I listened to a lot.

It gave me some comfort, and it often made me think about how much I wanted to go home. A lot, back then. “And here I am, on my first trip to Europe all by myself.