Celtic signed Arne Engels from Bundesliga side FC Augsburg in the 2024 summer transfer window for a club-record fee of £11 million. The Belgian international has quickly cemented his place in the starting lineup after his arrival. The midfielder has scored 10 goals and provided 12 assists for the Hoops in 46 games across all competitions. However, Engels has still faced criticism on a regular basis, with some demanding more consistency and influence in big moments. The high expectations are understandable, given he plays for the best club in Scotland, along with the fact that he arrived for a record transfer fee. However, despite the negative impact such pressure can have on a youngster, Engels seems to be unfazed by criticism. The 21-year-old has spoken about the lack of impact of criticism on his game. According to The Celtic Way, Engels said: "I don't read a lot so that's a good point that I'm not really watching those things on the internet. "I just know what I'm doing, I'm still a young player and it's
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