Celtic Among A Host Of Clubs To Keep Tabs On This Bundesliga Star: Why His Versatility Would Bolster The Bhoys
If a recent report from the Turkish outlet Fotomac (as cited by A Spor) is believed to be true, Celtic are expected to rival Besiktas for Eric Martel. But the FC Koln youngster has multiple other suit...
Celtic Among A Host Of Clubs To Keep Tabs On This Bundesliga Star: Why His Versatility Would Bolster The Bhoys If a recent report from the Turkish outlet Fotomac (as cited by A Spor ) is believed to be true, Celtic are expected to rival Besiktas for Eric Martel. But the FC Koln youngster has multiple other suitors, with Bundesliga rivals Stuttgart and Serie A side Fiorentina also in the mix, according to rumours. The 23-year-old former German youth international progressed through the academy ranks of Jahn Regensburg and RB Leipzig before the latter sent him out on loan to Austrian outfit Austria Wien for regular gametime.
He eventually completed a €1. 2m transfer to Koln in the summer of 2022 and has since appeared 130 times for the Germans across competitions. Although he was key to their immediate top-flight return last year, having been relegated the year before, a summer move can’t be ruled out, as the midfield ace might explore a fresh challenge elsewhere.
A transfer to Celtic could fascinate him, as it would present an opportunity to chase glory rather than battle for survival. COLOGNE, GERMANY – JANUARY 17: Eric Martel of 1. FC Koln is challenged by Lee Jae-Song of 1.
FSV Mainz 05 during the Bundesliga match between 1. FC Köln and 1. FSV Mainz 05 at RheinEnergieStadion on January 17, 2026 in Cologne, Germany.