When speculations surfaced that gifted midfielder Daniel Kelly would not be signing a new contract with Glasgow Celtic, there was a lot of fuss and anxiety. Brendan Rodgers gave Kelly his Scottish Premiership debut as an eighteen-year-old during the 2023-24 season.

He commemorated it with a goal after replacing Celtic captain Callum McGregor at halftime against Dundee. Kelly added the seventh goal with a beautiful curling shot well inside the far post with his weaker right foot from the edge of the area.

Kelly made four more appearances that season, and there was anticipation he would sign a new contract, as his existing one was set to expire at the end of the year. Rodgers was frequently asked about his plans for Kelly. Celtic promised him “a re…