Dunfermline set to seal permanent deal for Celtic loan star Ewan Otoo

The Pars and Celtic have agreed terms for Otoo's switch.

By Sean Hamilton

June 15 2023, 2:04pm

Ewan Otoo is set to rejoin Dunfermline on a permanent basis from Celtic. Image: Alan Harvey/SNS

Dunfermline are set to secure the return of Celtic loan star Ewan Otoo on a permanent deal.

Otoo played an important role in the Pars’ run to the League One title after joining on loan from the Hoops in February.

The defender made 11 appearances as James McPake’s side sealed their return to the Championship.

Ewan Otoo laps up Dunfermline fans’ applause with Robbie Mahon after helping the Pars to the League One title. Image: SNS.

And Otoo is now set to join them there after Dunfermline and Celtic agreed terms for his transfer.

Courier Sport understands the deal should be confirmed early next week.

Otoo will become the Pars’ second summer signing from an Old Firm B team, following in the footsteps of Kane Ritchie-Hosler, who joined from Rangers in May.

Like Otoo, Ritchie-Hosler aided Dunfermline’s title chase last season whilst on loan at East End Park.

And the signing of his Celtic counterpart will delight the ex-Ger, who earlier in the summer revealed: “I am trying to convince him to come back! But it is down to him. I want him to come back, of course.”