OSAZE URHOGHIDE was yesterday revealed as the first signing of the Ange Postecoglou era at Celtic.
The defender, 20, made the move to Glasgow after his deal at Sheffield Wednesday expired.
Urhoghide had plenty of willing suitors in England and across Europe but said Postecoglou's vision to rebuild Celtic sold him on a move north.
Here's everything you need to know about Osaze Urhoghide...
What position does Urhoghide play?
Announcing his arrival Celtic said Urhoghide could play a number of defensive positions.
Normally played centrally, the defender has also been deployed at right and left back during his time in England.
Hoops boss Postecoglou reckons Urhoghide can become a "top player" adding that he can play "a couple of positions at the back".
Urhoghide, who stands at around 6ft 2in tall, told fans he'll make a lot of "big tackles" in games and show off his tireless work-rate to fans.
Which teams has Urhoghide played for?
Urhoghide joins Celtic after his contract expired at Sheffield Wednesday.
He played 21 times for the club in the Championship and cup competitions.
The defender signed for The Owls in 2019, and was previously on the books at AFC Wimbledon.
How old is Urhoghide and where is he from?
Urhoghide is just 20 years old, but celebrates his 21st birthday on Sunday.
He was born in the Netherlands on July 4, 2000 before moving to England as a child.
How long will he stay at Celtic?
Urhoghide has penned a four-year deal with Celtic.
It means he is under contract until the summer of 2025.
What did Postecoglou say about Urhoghide?
The delighted Hoops boss told the Celtic club website: “It’s great. He’s someone that the club’s been tracking for a while and when I came on board, I managed to have a meeting with him and he’s a good young man, he’s very ambitious.
“He’s just beginning his football career but he shows all the attributes on and off the field to want to become a top player, so it’s great to get him here. He can play a couple of positions at the back and, most importantly, he’s really keen to learn and develop and I think this will be a great environment for him.
“He’s a modern defender. He’s good athletically, he’s mobile, he’s quick and he wants to get on the ball. He can play a couple of different positions, and from our perspective, and the way we want to play our football, there are certain things I look for in players irrespective of age, and he’s got some really good attributes to be a top defender.
“The most important thing is, he’s got a real desire to reach the very top. He’s excited about joining the club, which is important to me because that’s the first thing I want to hear from players, that they’re really keen to join us.”
What did Urhoghide say about joining Celtic?
Urhoghide told CelticTV: “It feels great to get it over the line. It’s been a long season making a decision where to go, and it’s good to be here at Celtic.
'I spoke to the manager. He has a good vision for the club and the club is in a rebuilding stage. I see his passion and his work with young players and I feel he can help me develop into a better player.'
“To have the manager speak to you and to know he wants you is great. He told me the plans he has to get to the next level and it’s good to know the manager wants you in his plans to succeed.
“I’ll make a lot of big tackles in games and put in a lot of hard work. The work-rate will be there and the tackles will be there.
“It’ll be good to see the fans when they get back into the stadium. I’ve heard about the atmosphere, especially in the European games, but also in the league games. To be at a big club like Celtic is just great, and to have the fans on your side supporting you like that, I’m excited.
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— Celtic Football Club (@CelticFC) July 1, 2021
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“I want to show the manager, the fans and my team-mates what I can do. Everyone’s pushing for a shirt at the start of the season and, with the European games coming up, we need to secure our place quickly so I’m ready.
“It’s a dream to play in the Champions League qualifiers and, hopefully, I can play in more games and show everyone on the European stage what I can do.
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