Celtic decided not to sign Seamus Coleman in 2009 despite offering him a trial

Celtic missed out on the chance to sign Coleman Seamus some nine years ago.

According to Aberdeen star Niall McGinn, he met the Everton right-back at the club having a trial upon his arrival in 2009, but he was never offered a permanent deal as the Hoops weren’t fully convinced of his quality.

Coleman had just left League of Ireland Premier Division side Sligo Rovers back then, but only the Toffees could recognize his huge potential and they offered £60,000 for his signature.

McGinn reckons Celtic losing out on Republic of Ireland international was a ‘massive disappointment’ given how his career has since turned out.