INCOMING Celtic defender Boli Bolingoli-Mbombo believes he's the most technically gifted player in his family – and better than his cousin Romelu Lukaku.
The 24-year-old is expected to complete a £3m move from Rapid Vienna imminently to join Neil Lennon's side in time for their Champions League qualifier against FK Sarajevo.
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What can Celtic fans expect from Rapid Vienna's Boli Bolingoli-Mbombo?The former Bruges defender comes from a top family pedigree – he's cousins with Manchester United and Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku and Lazio's Jordan Lukaku – but Bolingoli-Mbombo insists he is the best talent in the family.
He said in a recent interview: "They are a bit stronger and more physical than me, but I think technically I am the best in the family.
"There aren't that many similarities between us, except maybe I am faster than them!
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Celtic defender Marvin Compper quits Parkhead to join German side Duisburg"No, actually, we are all completely different and are all good players in our own ways. Romelu keeps in touch and he congratulated me when I made my Champions League debut a couple of years ago and obviously, I would love to be as successful and play with clubs as big as my cousins one day in the future."
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