Celtic have lined up a signing that could reshape their attack. Forward Duran will arrive from Azerbaijan’s Qarabag, where he logged 45 games and 25 goal‑contributions in a single season.

Born in Santa Marta, Duran moved from Portugal’s second tier to a loan at Brazil’s Flamengo before a setback kept him out. He then switched to Independiente Medellin, where coach Sebastian Botero turned him from a midfielder into a striker. Transfermarkt records show 38 centre‑forward matches, 25 right‑wing, and 9 left‑wing appearances, all while playing left‑footed.

At Qarabag he tallied 15 goals and 10 assists, a return that matched his 14‑goal, 10‑assist output in Portugal. The forward’s hold‑up play impressed Scott O’Neill after a 1‑1 friendly with Shelbourne, and the manager flagged Duran as a key piece in a rebuild that Celtic fans demand.

If Duran can replicate his domestic dominance, Celtic’s front line will gain a player who thrives under pressure. The club’s lack of transfer activity has stirred social‑media chatter; a new striker could restore confidence and push the team back into title contention this season.