The Mexico international was with Toluca at the time, eventually moving to Chivas Guadalajara that summer for £5 million after the Scottish Premiership giants failed to meet his former side’s asking price.
Brizuela is still hoping to play for Celtic, telling Medio Tiempo that he hasn’t given up his dreams of turning out for them.
While much isn’t known of the 29-year-old who has 14 caps for Mexico, two league titles, two Mexican Cups, a SuperCup title and the CONCACAF Champions League to his name, the fact that Rangers were also keen on him means he definitely has the talent.