Brendan Rodgers reacts to Nicolas Kuhn Celtic transfer exit
He initially struggled to adapt but found form at the start of last season.
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His 2024/25 campaign, in which he scored 21 goals and made 15 assists, has now earned him a €19 million move to Serie A, according to Fabrizio Romano.
Rodgers said after Celtic's friendly win over Queen's Park (Record): "We've virtually agreed between the club and Como, so it looks at this point that he'll be on his way, but we just have to wait for confirmation.
"I think it's very clear, the model of Celtic.
"He's come in and in the 18 months he's done absolutely fantastic for us.
"He was aware of interest towards the end of last season and that sort of followed through.
"Other teams have joined in that interest over the summer and that's why a lot of the young players come.
"It's a wonderful, brilliant club to come to develop and improve.
"And you can see within a short period of time, 18 months, he's now getting the move that he wants."
Rodgers is pleased that the move for Kuhn has happened early in the transfer window, as it allows Celtic to act swiftly in the market.
He said: "I think it really helps us.
"The earlier, the better, really.
"Because if a player wants to go, then I don't see the point in them hanging about.
"Really, if you can get the deal done and you get the valuation, what you think is right, then do it, move on and look to get the replacements in.
"I think we'll always look to improve the squad.
"There's money there to bring players in.
"It's just that we're getting the right ones.
"I'm really excited by this season."
Kuhn's departure leaves Celtic with a valuable transfer kitty to bolster their squad.
The club now has the opportunity to reinvest and strengthen ahead of the upcoming season.
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