Former Celtic defender Mikael Lustig (Image: Celtic FC) Group 28 Get the latest Celtic news sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter Invalid email Something went wrong, please try again later. Sign Up No thanks, close We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. More info Group 28 Thank you for subscribing! We have more newsletters Show Me No thanks, close See our Privacy Notice Mikael Lustig has revealed he nearly signed for Sevilla during his first year as a Celtic player. The former Parkhead defender, who signed on January 1, 2012 and left following the 2018/2019 season, has opened up on his time in the east end of Glasgow. Lustig was forced to wait a couple of months to make his debut for Celtic under Neil Lennon against Aberdeen in a 1-1 at Pittodrie. It took Lustig a bit of time to win the Celtic fans round as he had to play second fiddle to Adam Matthews and Emilio Izaguirre in the early stages of his career in Glasgow . Lustig's first six months didn't go well in the green and white hoops, and could have seen him end his career in the Scottish Premiership earlier than expected. La Liga outfit Sevilla inquired about the Swedish defender to buy him or take him on loan to
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