Claudio Braga fails latest Celtic audition as Hearts star anonymous in win vs Rangers

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Celtic have identified Braga as a clear target to add to their attacking options ahead of next season, but they may well be having second thoughts after his latest audition against their Glasgow rivals. 🔄 Celtic Transfer Update 🔄 Breaking news on latest signings, departures, and contract news from the Parkhead boardroom. VISIT THE CELTIC TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Claudio Braga miles off it in Hearts win over RangersBraga has been one of the Scottish Premiership’s breakout stars this season, as he has netted 14 league goals during his first season in Edinburgh.

StatsBraga TotalsTouches32Accurate Passes11/18 (61%)Shots on Target1Successful Dribbles–Dispossessed4Duels Won3/11 (27%)Braga’s stats in Hearts’ win over Rangers, as per Fotmob.He has been among the division’s most threatening strikers since the start of the season, but he looked a shadow of himself in Monday’s victory over Rangers. Braga managed just 32 touches at Tynecastle, as he fired just one shot, and lost over 70 per cent of his duels against the Rangers backline.

He desperately struggled to get himself into the game and looked miles below the level of quality that was needed for Hearts in that assignment.The frontman was largely anonymous throughout his 83 minutes of action, and that could prove decisive in terms of his future, with Celtic having likely watched his every move in recent months. 🗣️ “Hearts are pursuing the title, and pursuing history!”Captain Lawrence Shankland fires Hearts into the lead against Rangers ⤵️ pic.twitter.com/5k7ikqUI63— Sky Sports Scotland (@ScotlandSky) May 4, 2026 View Tweet If they were to make a move for him this summer, they would be hoping to get a player who could be a difference maker against the strongest opponents, but he proved incapable of that on Monday.How much would Celtic have to pay for Braga this summer?Football Insider revealed back in March that Celtic would need to pay over £5million for Braga this summer, with Hearts reluctant to lose their star man. That is bad news for Celtic, but they may have been put off regardless after his latest display.