"He never made an issue. It was what it was. The last offer we got, I didn't realise until [chief executive officer] Michael Nicholson told me, was three hours before the deadline."
"A lot of players would be chomping at the bit saying, 'I want to go' because he was going to be earning more money, he was going to be doing a lot of things like that."
"That context matters because players regularly push for exits when presented with that opportunity, but Engels chose not to act on it or force a change."
"Engels' importance to Celtic has been reinforced during his injury spell, with the manager admitting the team have missed his presence in midfield."
Arne Engels received a £25m offer but remained fully committed to Celtic, treating the situation with professionalism. Celtic manager Martin O'Neill noted that Engels never complained or created pressure regarding the bids. This silence allowed Celtic to maintain control and reject multiple offers from Nottingham Forest. Despite claims of unhappiness, Engels' reaction was calm and measured. His absence has been felt by the team, highlighting his importance in midfield, and he is expected to return after the international break.
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