Brighton midfielder Matt O’Riley is "very open" to transfer offers after a challenging season in England.
The former Celtic player spent the first half of the campaign on loan at Marseille, scoring two goals and providing five assists. Brighton recalled the 25-year-old midway through the season, but he only made four appearances under manager Fabian Hurzeler.
Celtic will be keeping an eye on any potential transfer developments, as they have a 10 per cent sell-on clause on any profit Brighton make from the £25million deal that took him to England in August 2024. O’Riley said: "I’m very open to trying all sorts, you know? [The Argus]
"I also like sunshine! Vitamin D is a good friend of mine, so whenever I can get closer to that. It’s also just a different culture, different experiences, learning a new language, all that stuff.
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"I think just helps you build yourself as a person."
He also compared the intensity of playing for Marseille to his time at Celtic, saying he was "lucky" to have played for the Glasgow club. He added: "Definitely, yes.
"Even when I’ve been away, I was in Prague with some friends, and I met Marseille fans. You meet them all over the world, similar to Celtic.
"In that sense, they are both massive clubs because you always find a Marseille or a Celtic fan everywhere. I feel very lucky to have played for two teams that size because not many people do.
"And, also as a person, it has probably set me up for a lot of challenging moments."
