Afrigather Kasper Schmeichel has signed a one-year deal at Scottish Premiership champions Celtic.
Sky Sports activities Information reported final week the previous Leicester goalkeeper had agreed phrases to affix the Hoops, after his temporary spell at Belgian membership Anderlecht got here to an finish this summer season.
The 37-year-old – who represented Denmark at Euro 2024 – will hope to interchange Joe Hart as Celtic’s new No 1, after Hart retired on the finish of final season.
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Schmeichel’s transfer will see him reunite with boss Brendan Rodgers, with pair first working collectively at Leicester Metropolis.
He stated: “I’m completely delighted to affix Celtic and might’t wait to get began. Celtic is among the world’s correct soccer golf equipment, an enormous identify and a spot of actual ardour and success. Celtic is what soccer is all about.
“I do know Brendan very nicely, too. He’s a prime supervisor and somebody I am unable to wait to work with once more.
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“I am actually wanting ahead to assembly up with the boys in America and begin our work after which, in fact, meet our followers who convey a lot to Celtic.
“I will likely be doing all I can to maintain Celtic on prime and convey these good supporters an increasing number of success.”
Schmeichel and Brendan Rodgers labored collectively at Leicester Metropolis for 3 years from 2019
Celtic supervisor Rodgers added: “I’m actually happy to convey Kasper to Celtic. He’s an actual high quality ‘keeper and somebody with the power and persona to be nice for us.
“He’s a man I belief and somebody who is aware of the way to win. He lives for soccer and he’s coming to a membership the place he’ll really feel the identical ardour that he has for the sport.
“I do know he’ll really feel proper at residence at Celtic and we look ahead to working with him as all of us purpose for extra success.”
Celtic’s first 4 league matches at the beginning of their Premiership title defence are stay on Sky Sports activities, beginning with their residence sport in opposition to Kilmarnock on August 4.
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It’s understood Rodgers needs Schmeichel to mentor the Finland worldwide who spent final season on mortgage at Exeter Metropolis.
Talking to Celtic TV, the 22-year-old stated: “I do know Celtic is a big soccer membership and it is actually thrilling to be a part of one thing so large. It feels wonderful.”
Celtic’s first 5 Scottish Premiership fixtures:
- August 4: Kilmarnock (h) – Reside on Sky Sports activities, kick-off 4.30pm
- August 11: Hibs (a) – Reside on Sky Sports activities, kick-off 12.30pm
- August 25: St Mirren (a) – Reside on Sky Sports activities, kick-off 12pm
- September 1: Rangers (h) – Reside on Sky Sports activities, kick-off 12.30pm
- September 14: Hearts (h)
When does the summer season switch window open and shut?
The 2024 summer season switch window within the Premier League and Scottish Premiership is formally open.
The window will shut on August 30 at 11pm UK time in England and at 11.30pm in Scotland.
The Premier League and Scottish Premiership introduced ahead Deadline Day to hyperlink up with the opposite main leagues in Europe. The cut-off dates had been set following discussions with the leagues in England, Germany, Italy, Spain and France.
