Celtic have signed Jeffrey Schlupp on mortgage from Crystal Palace on the finish of a quiet January switch window for the membership.
Brendan Rodgers will hope the 32-year-old, who’s out of contract on the finish of the season, will present versatility and competitors for locations after a irritating month.
The previous Leicester Metropolis participant can function at left-back, in midfield, or additional ahead and has revamped 200 appearances for Palace since becoming a member of in 2017.
He’s Celtic’s second signing of the window after winger Jota returned to the membership in an £8m transfer from Rennes, 18-months after leaving for Saudi Arabia.
Full-back Alex Valle had his mortgage from Barcelona reduce quick, whereas Kieran Tierney agreed a pre-contract to return from Arsenal in the summertime.
The Scottish champions additionally misplaced Kyogo Furuhashi, with the striker transferring to Rennes in a £10m deal.
Schlupp instructed the membership’s web site: “I’m actually completely happy to hitch Celtic, such an enormous and iconic title in soccer.
“I have spoken to Brendan, and I am really looking forward to working with him and the lads in the squad as we aim to bring more silverware to our supporters.
“The group has already finished brilliantly this season, each domestically and in Europe, and I do know I’m becoming a member of a extremely profitable group, however I wish to add to this, to play my very own half and assist us obtain much more.
“I can’t wait to get started, to pull on those famous green and white hoops, meet the fans and give everything I have to bring us more and more good times.”
Kyogo left Celtic for Rennes in a £10m transfer
Brendan Rodgers added: “I am really pleased that we have been able to bring Jeffrey to the club. I know he will love it at Celtic and I am sure our fans will love him and what he can bring to us.
“He’s a incredible man, somebody with actual high-level expertise and with nice attributes together with energy, tempo and flexibility.
“I know that he can be a really important addition to our squad this season.”
