Celtic’s Nick Kuhn freezing friendship with Rangers striker

Having played together for the Ajax second string earlier in their careers, where they would frequently

socialize together outside of football, and they remain close to this day, new Celtic signing Nick Kuhn is

putting his friendship with Rangers striker Danilo on hold after moving to Glasgow. Kuhn joked that all

of that may have to change now, having never imagined that the pair would one day end up representing

either side of such a famously bitter rivalry.

actually, he was my best friend at Ajax,” Kuhn said.

“We are always in contact. I didn’t speak to him before I came here, but he texted me.

“He would sleep at my place, and I would sleep at his place. We were really good friends.

“There was a group of about three, four or five of us who always did things together, like go to the city or

go out to eat something. We saw each other every day, playing X-box and that kind of thing.

“I think I will keep him a little bit away from me! I have some teammates that I have met already and

hopefully they can show me around.

“The club are really professional and there a lot of people who want to help you to settle down, so I don’t

think that’s going to be a problem.”

Despite the fact that Kuhn may distance himself from his friend when they are in Glasgow, he is hoping

the Ibrox striker, who had knee surgery in December, can bounce back swiftly from his most recent

setback.

“We have remained in communication, of course, and I was aware of his injury prior to learning of

Celtic’s interest,” he remarked.

“I spoke with him and wished him a quick recovery, acknowledging that accidents sometimes happen,

but I would never wish it upon anyone. I’m hoping he’ll be in shape.

Though Danilo’s lengthy recuperation process may make the April meeting between the parties

premature, Kuhn would undoubtedly be pleased to see his old friend at the Ibrox ground.

He said, “I already told him, ‘I’ll see you soon.'”