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Celtic are reportedly eyeing a move for Milad Mohammadi, who is best known for his hilarious failed “flip throw” during the 2018 World Cup.
What’s the story?
According to Football Insider, the Hoops could swoop for Mohammadi this summer.
The left back will be out of contract at current club Akhmat Grozny, where he has been a fixture in the team this season with 24 Russian Premier League starts.
And you may well recognise him from the World Cup, as his attempt to launch the ball into the box for Iran with a somersault failed miserably, leading to multiple viral videos and memes of the incident.
Fulham and Bristol City are also interested in the 26 year-old.
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Izaguirre uprgade
Mohammadi doesn’t need to be a world beater, because he would not arrive as a replacement for Kieran Tierney.
Instead he should be viewed as an upgrade on Emilio Izaguirre, who will also be out of contract this summer.
By moving for Mohammadi, the Hoops would upgrade a position that has harmed them in the past given Tierney’s injury problems, all without spending a penny.
And the Iran international has some very impressive stats this season, averaging 2.5 tackles per game, 1.4 interceptions and 1.1 clearances, per Whoscored.
He is no slouch going forward either, boasting 1.3 shots, one key pass and 1.4 successful dribbles per game.
Mohammadi is a well-rounded, dependable defender with above average delivery, and he is also versatile enough to play on the left wing if an injury crisis were to strike. This one should be a no-brainer for the Bhoys, regardless of his iconic World Cup mishap.
