Marco Tilio seals Celtic transfer exit in 'done deal'
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The obligation will become valid once he makes 20 competitive starts for his new team. Celtic will also receive a €400,000 loan fee for the 23-year-old.
🚨🟢⚪️ Marco #Tilio to SK Rapid is considered a done deal.
It's a loan with an obligation to buy, which becomes valid after 20 starts in competitive matches. The fee upon activation will be €1.5 million.
There will be a €400k loan fee for the 23 y/o winger from Celtic.… pic.twitter.com/163KI1ZKbJ — Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) July 20, 2025
Tilio spent last season on loan at his former side, Melbourne City, scoring five goals and assisting as many in 20 appearances across all competitions.
He featured in Celtic's 4-0 thrashing of Newcastle United on Saturday, but now appears to be headed for the exit door.
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