It’s been nearly two months since the former Celtic favourite — winger Nicolas Kühn — stunned fans by leaving Parkhead and sealing a move to Italy. And regret, insiders now say, has only grown. The club he joined is reportedly embroiled in a downward spiral: injuries, internal tension and poor results have left them languishing near the relegation zone.
Kühn remains on the fringes. He’s made just two substitute appearances, both in losing games, and his post-match reviews have been lukewarm. According to club sources, the manager is under mounting pressure — the team’s strategy now favouring experienced options, leaving the young newcomer out of almost every match-day squad. Training sessions are described as tense, with discipline tightened as morale dips. The friendly, supportive atmosphere he once enjoyed under Celtic’s coaching staff seems a distant memory.
Back in Glasgow, things couldn’t be more different. Celtic’s 2025-26 season has surged ahead: the team is unbeaten in four league games, defence solid, attack flourishing. Supporters have begun reminiscing about what might have been. Social media threads have popped up — not always nicely — debating Kühn’s decision to leave. Many longtime fans privately admit they miss his energy on the pitch.
Even among players, there is surprise and quiet disappointment. Some former teammates have reportedly said they still consider him “one of us,” believing he would’ve been a key contributor this season. One source close to the squad admitted:
“He walked out thinking he was chasing glory — now he’s chasing game time. Celtic gave him chances every week. He probably didn’t believe it when he left; now he realises how rare that is.”
With transfer rumours swirling ahead of the January window, speculation is building — could Kühn try to return to the Hoops, or at least seek a move somewhere he’ll actually play? As his new club’s fortunes worsen and his confidence seems shaken, the once-hopeful departure increasingly looks like a mistake.
For now, the former Hoops star is left sidelined — watching other teams win, hearing chants, and wondering whether the grass is greener anywhere else.
