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Celtic warned they will need to splash the cash on major transfer target as manager gives huge update on star
The teenager has been hailed as "exceptional"
CELTIC target Andy Rojas' manager has revealed he is desperate for his club Herediano to keep him.
The exciting Costa Rica forward has returned to his club after playing for his country in the Copa America and will play in the Costa Rican Super Cup Final against Deportivo Saprissa tomorrow night.
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SunSport were first to reveal that Celtic are one of several European clubs credited with an interest in the 18-year-old, who has been valued at £900,000.
This week, the club's vice-president Aquil Al revealed that clubs in Belgium and Spain had enquired about Rojas and they had an offer from an unnamed club in Portugal which had been rejected.
And Herediano boss Walter Centeno admits he is desperate to keep his talent.
He said: "I am delighted that Andy is now back with the group.
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"I have been told if there is not a suitable offer acceptable to the club, then Andy will be staying with us.
"And I certainly hope that happens.
"He is an exceptional kid. Of course, he is just starting up in his career, but he is a huge talent.
"What I like about him is that he takes responsibility at a young age. He is going to have a big career."
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Meanwhile, Celtic right-back Alistair Johnston will face Lionel Messi and Argentina again on Wednesday again after his Canada side's incredible Copa American run saw them reach the semi-finals in their first-ever tournament.
The 25-year-old - who is just four appearances from reaching his 50th cap for Canada - is loving the journey he's been on with his country this summer.
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He said: "We are going to play in a semi-final against Argentina - if that doesn't get you going, I don't know what will.
"There are massive footballing nations and we are right in there.
"We've learned so much. We met up over a month ago with a new manager and a new system and no one really knew what was going to happen.
"We all just thought we had so many tough games coming up and it was just a case of see what we could get out of the experience.
"But what a special group we are.
"I am just so proud of them."
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