Celtic fans welcomed back Fraser Forster at half time last night after his loan move from Southampton was confirmed.
The new Celtic number 67 was at Celtic Park where he was unveiled at half time.
The shot-stopper was at the ground as his new side overcame AIK 2-0 with goals from James Forrest and Oliver Edouard.
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The 31-year-old won three league titles and two Scottish Cups in a four-year spell under Neil Lennon.
Forster spent two seasons on loan at Parkhead before joining on a permanent deal for £2m from Newcastle United in 2012.
He still has three years remaining on his contract at Southampton.
“I’m absolutely delighted to be here, it feels like I’m coming home and I’m buzzing to be back at this great club,” Fraser told celticfc.net.
“Now, I just want to get back training and get back playing.
“The gaffer (Neil Lennon) has always been brilliant with me, and when the opportunity came up to come back and work with him again, it was one that was too good to turn down.
“I’m delighted to be back. I know a lot of the lads, which makes it feel like I’ve come back home. With that in mind, I hope I can fit straight back in.”
Forster will wear the number 67, representing the year club’s Lisbon Lions won the European Cup, after requesting it.
“Obviously, I know what the number 67 means to this great club,” he said.
“It’s an honour to wear the shirt and an even bigger honour to wear this number.
“I loved my time here before and I felt like it was the right number for me, I’m really proud to wear it, and I want to do my absolute best for this club.”
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