John Guidetti will watch with a watchful eye on Thursday as his former clubs, Celtic and Celta Vigo, face off in the Europa League in Glasgow. The ex-Swedish striker spent a season-long loan at Parkhead from Manchester City before joining Celta Vigo in 2015.
A Blistering Start at Celtic
Guidetti made a blistering start to his Hoops career, plundering 11 goals by November, and his sizzling performances quickly made him a fans' favourite. Despite a clamour by supporters for Ronny Deila to snap the striker up on a permanent deal, Guidetti's form soon nosedived and his Hoops career fizzled out.
Guidetti later admitted he was underwhelmed by the lack of big games in Scotland, claiming trips like Ross County away didn't tickle his fancy.
Memories of European Nights
As his two former clubs lock horns in Glasgow, Guidetti recalled his fond memories of playing under the lights at Parkhead, where he scored against Inter Milan. He said: "Celtic's affection is impressive. European nights in Glasgow are different. Celta have a better team, but they (Celtic) have a better home for their people."
Journeyman Guidetti, 34, is now retired after playing for ten different clubs throughout his career.
Reflecting on His Only Regret
Reflecting on his only regret, he told Spanish radio station A Penaltis: "I only have one mistake in my career: leaving Vigo. I left because I wanted to play in the World Cup, it was my dream; I was coming off an injury and Maxi Gómez was there. My wife didn't want to leave. I was very happy at Celta: I ate well, I enjoyed it, the people..."
