Paulo Bernardo has moved on loan from Celtic to Polish side Gornik Zabrze, with an option to buy included.
Both clubs confirmed the deal with the Portuguese midfielder heading to the Ekstraklasa for the 2026/27 season with the potential for the deal to become permanent should he impress sufficiently.
Gornik wrote on social media: Official announcement! Paulo Bernardo is the new player of Gornik Zabrze."
Celtic added: "Paulo Bernardo has joined Polish side Gornik Zabrze on loan, with an option to buy.
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"Best of luck, Paulo".
The 24-year-old featured in Martin O'Neill's side during pre-season but was not in the squad as they beat Dundee in their Scottish Premiership opener last night.
That was nothing new to him as he was way down the pecking order last season, making just eight appearances in the league and 20 in total.
Bernardo arrived on loan from Benfica in 2023/24 and impressed enough for the deal to be made permanent. While never a regular starter, he was an important member of the squad under Brendan Rodgers before his influence waned.
Paulo Bernardo has joined Polish side Górnik Zabrze on loan, with an option to buy. Best of luck, Paulo!#CelticFC🍀 https://t.co/HkW79ZuiQD pic.twitter.com/hbi1OCzvCv
— Celtic Football Club (@CelticFC) August 4, 2026
