Celtic have agreed a deal with Norwegian defender Leo Hjelde.
The 15-year-old signed from Rosenborg this afternoon on a three-year deal, subject to international clearance.
He will kick off his Hoops career with the youth team with a view to move into the first-team squad.
š Talented Norwegian defender, Leo Hjelde, has agreed a three-year contract to join #CelticFC, subject to international approval. #WelcomeLeo! š³š“
ā Celtic Football Club (@CelticFC) July 29, 2019
Leo told the club website: āIt is a real honour to join Celtic, I had a number of options in front of me, but I know that Celtic is the right place for me.Ā
"I have had the opportunity to speak to many people within the club, including the manager, Neil Lennon, and that has been fantastic.Ā
āI know that the club will provide me with the best pathway for my future and I am really looking forward to the next few years of my career at such a fantastic club."
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Pic credit: Celtic FC
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