How Osaze Urhoghide has fared since swapping Sheffield Wednesday for Celtic

Nearly a year has passed since Osaze Urhoghide left Sheffield Wednesday. The defender turned down a contract extension and was snapped up by Scottish giants Celtic.

Urhoghide, who made 21 appearances in Owls colours after arriving on a free transfer from AFC Wimbledon, claimed he rejected interest from Premier League clubs to move north of the border. He penned a four year contract and linked up with his Wednesday teammate Liam Shaw at Parkhead.

Owls chief Darren Moore was disappointed to lose Urhoghide and Shaw. Speaking to the Glasgow Evening Times last July, he said: “They’re two great boys and two good, young players.

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“There’s work to be done with their development. But in terms of potential. I think they’re both wonderful.

“Celtic have made two wonderful signings and there’s much more to come from both of them. They’ve got a lot to offer to Celtic.

“We were anxious to keep them both. But once you get that side of the year, after January, it’s very difficult for you to strike deals.

“Players of their magnitude, you don’t let them get to that side of their contract. Had I been at the club a lot earlier then that wouldn’t have happened.

“I tried to keep Osaze in the building. But the boy had already made up his mind by the time I came in. I got it and I understood it, as disappointing as it was. I tried as hard as I could.

“But it was especially difficult for me because no sooner had I come in then I picked up Covid. That forced me away from things for a period and I didn’t really get the chance to get hold of Osaze.

“They are both good lads and we wish them well in their new adventures at Celtic. Hopefully, they’ll both be