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 time.
The 37-year-old – who represented Denmark at Euro 2024 – will hope to switch 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 mentioned: “I’m completely delighted to affix Celtic and might’t wait to get began. Celtic is without doubt one of the world’s correct soccer golf equipment, a large title and a spot of actual ardour and success. Celtic is what soccer is all about.
“I do know Brendan very properly, too. He’s a prime supervisor and somebody I can not wait to work with once more.
“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 deliver a lot to Celtic.
“I will be doing all I can to keep Celtic on top and bring these brilliant supporters more and more success.”
Schmeichel and Brendan Rodgers labored collectively at Leicester Metropolis for 3 years from 2019
Celtic supervisor Rodgers added: “I am really pleased to bring Kasper to Celtic. He is a real quality ‘keeper and someone with the ability and personality to be great for us.
“He’s a man I belief and somebody who is aware of the best 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 know he will feel right at home at Celtic and we look forward to working with him as we all aim for more success.”
Celtic’s first 4 league matches in the beginning of their Premiership title defence are dwell on Sky Sports activities, beginning with their house recreation towards Kilmarnock on August 4.
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It’s understood Rodgers desires Schmeichel to mentor the Finland worldwide who spent final season on mortgage at Exeter Metropolis.
Talking to Celtic TV, the 22-year-old mentioned: “I know Celtic is a huge football club and it’s really exciting to be part of something so big. It feels amazing.”
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 time switch window open and shut?
The 2024 summer time 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 deadlines have been set following discussions with the leagues in England, Germany, Italy, Spain and France.
