Celtic have accomplished the club-record signing of striker Kasper Hogh from Bodo/Glimt for £11m plus add-ons.
The 25-year-old had been Celtic’s No 1 centre-forward goal this summer season and has signed a four-year contract, with Celtic holding the choice to increase the deal by an extra 12 months.
Celtic made an enquiry for Hogh in January however resulting from Bodo/Glimt’s success within the Champions League he determined to remain on for that run to the final 16, scoring in a well-known win at Atletico Madrid that month.
Hogh, who scored 53 objectives in 102 appearances for Bodo/Glimt, is the membership’s second summer season arrival forward of their Premiership opener towards Dundee, reside on Sky Sports.
Speaking in his first interview, he mentioned: “I’m so completely satisfied. When I got here into the room and noticed the shirt, I used to be actually excited.
“The historical past of the membership is so massive. I spoke with some folks and with my household in regards to the membership.
“The feeling they had, and the feeling I had in my stomach, was that this was a really good match.”
Describing what Celtic supporters can anticipate from him, the striker mentioned: “I like to be in the box and score goals, but I also want to help my team-mates defensively and work hard for the team.
“I’ve educated all through the summer season and I’ve already performed league video games in Norway, so I really feel prepared. I simply wish to get began.”
Maeda seals move to Ipswich
Daizen Maeda joins Ipswich Town after successful 10 main honours with Celtic
Hogh’s arrival at Celtic follows the sale of Daizen Maeda to newly-promoted Premier League facet Ipswich Town.
Maeda scored 79 objectives for Celtic and received 5 Premiership titles, three Scottish Cups and two League Cups.
The 28-year-old scored for Japan on the World Cup
He struggled for a lot of final season, however refound his kind in the direction of the top of the marketing campaign with 9 objectives within the final seven matches of the season because the Hoops secured a league and cup double.
After the top of the season, Maeda reiterated his want to play in England’s high tier.
He joins the Tractor Boys on a three-year deal after scoring for Japan at this summer season’s World Cup as they reached the final 32 earlier than shedding to Brazil.
