Kristoffer Ajer sent warning about Celtic departure in the summer

Kristoffer Ajer has been linked with a move away from Celtic for quite some time now and it is not hard to see why. The Norwegian international has grown in leaps and bounds ever since joining the Hoops and might be looking for a new challenge soon.

He had almost looked on his way out last summer but ultimately ended up staying at Parkhead. But after the season that the club have had to endure this time around, it is safe to say that that might not be the case once again.

Once linked with the likes of AC Milan, Ajer has been warned that interest in him might not be as high when the summer transfer window reopens though, owing to the club’s poor season.

As reported by The Scottish Sun, Norwegian pundit Vidar Riseth said:

"“It’s difficult to say where Kris will end up next year.“Before this season he played really well and big clubs like Milan were looking at him. He was hot in the market.“This season, though, he hasn’t done quite so well.“It’s important to keep going well year after year if you want to reach a major club.“If he is going to leave Celtic, of course he wants to find a new club – but maybe he’s not going to find a top, top club because you have to be doing well for Celtic if that is to happen.”"

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Could Ajer end up staying at Celtic?

While it is safe to say that Ajer has not been to blame for the club’s poor form this season and he has in fact been one of the more consistent performers in the team, the form of the team does have a huge impact on potential suitors.

As a result, it would not be a surprise if he fails to draw the interest that he was doing just a couple of months ago. And in case that happens, will leaving Celtic be the best move for his future.

Despite the Hoops’ poor form recently, they remain one of the biggest clubs in Europe and all over the world. Thus, staying here gives a player much more exposure than most other places. Thus, if Ajer is eventually looking to join a massive club, it might make more sense for him to remain at Parkhead for some more time if he does not end up getting the calibre of offer that he is believed to be hoping for.