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The National (Scotland)
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Josh McCafferty

Ex-Celtic goalkeeper 'set' for Serie A move just six months after Parkhead exit

Former Celtic goalkeeper Benjamin Siegrist is closing in on a surprise switch to Italy's Serie A.

The stopper only left Glasgow's east end last summer but could be on the move again this month.

Siegrist penned a two-year deal at Romanian top-flight side FC Rapid just six months ago.

While he initially settled into life well at the club, once Neil Lennon, who initially brought him to Rapid, was dismissed, he lost his place in the team.


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The 32-year-old is now set to depart after only half a year and will earn a dream transfer to Italy's top flight, where he is set to join Genoa, reports RecordSport.

'Il Grifone' currently sit 12th in Serie A, and Siegrist will serve as backup to the club's current number one, Nicola Leali.

Now 32, Siegrist spent two years with Celtic after joining them on a free transfer from Dundee United. He was always number two to Joe Hart, however, and made just two competitive appearances before leaving in the summer.

On the move again, northern Italy is his next destination.

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