Celtic winger Marco Tilio made an immediate impact in the opening game of the new A-League season, scoring the decisive goal just two minutes in to hand Newcastle Jets a 1-0 defeat. Tilio, who returned to Melbourne City on loan for the 2024/25 season after joining Celtic for £2m last summer, has hit the ground running in his homeland.

It will indeed be interesting to see how Marco Tilio performs in Australia, as Celtic keeps a close eye on his development. After arriving with an injury and struggling to adapt to the higher demands at Celtic, a full season at Melbourne City could give him the time he needs to regain form and sharpness. If he progresses well, a return to Celtic next summer for pre-season could be on the cards, allowing the club to reassess his potential role or consider future transfer options.