Nicolas Kuhn set for rapid Celtic reunion after Como transfer is confirmed as exact fee revealed for Serie A switch
Nicolas Kuhn will miss Celtic 's friendly with Queen's Park as he looks to dot the i's and cross the t's on a move to Como.
But it might not be the last Celtic fans have seen of him this summer, as he could run out against them in this month's Como Cup.
The German winger, 25, is on the verge of a move to Serie A after a £17.2m deal was struck with Celtic.
He had been heavily linked with Bundesliga giants RB Leipzig this summer, but Cesc Fabregas has stolen a march by shelling out big money to lure Kuhn to Italy.
It's believed Kuhn has already agreed a lucrative long-term deal with the Serie A side, who are now ironing out the final details.
Kuhn is understood to be gearing up for a medical with Fabregas' team.
The winger sparkled last season for the Hoops, scoring 21 goals and supplying 15 assists across all competitions.
The wide man delivered in big moments too, scoring against Leipzig and Bayern Munich in the Champions League, as well as Rangers in the Premier Sports Cup Final.
However, he was criticised towards the end of the campaign for a drop-off in form, sparking speculation that his future could lie elsewhere.
Now, less than 18 months after arriving from Rapid Vienna for a bargain £3m, Celts stand to make a huge profit.
The attacker won't be involved in tonight's friendly with Queen's Park but could be set for a quick-fire reunion with Brendan Rodgers and co later this month in the Como Cup.
Como face Al-Ahli in the tournament on July 23 before Celtic face Ajax on July 24.
Should both Como and Celtic win then Kuhn could run out against his former side in Italy on July 27 – around three weeks after sealing the move.
They would also meet in the third place playoff on July 26 if both sides were to lose.
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