Celtic have completed their first summer signing since Finland international goalkeeper Bilyami Sinisalo joined from Aston Villa on a five-year deal.
Sky Sports News Celtic are reported to have paid around £1million for Shinisalo.
The 22-year-old came through the Premier League club's academy before spending last season on loan at Exeter, where he was named the Sky Bet First Division Team's Player of the Year after making 50 first-team appearances in all competitions.
Sinisalo, who played for Ayr in the 2020-21 season and featured in a friendly against Scotland at Hampden Park ahead of Euro 2024, departed for the United States with the Scottish champions on Tuesday for their pre-season trip.
Tell to ~ Celtic TV, The goalkeeper said: “I know Celtic are a massive football club and I'm really excited to be involved in something so big. It's a great feeling.”
Sinisalo are looking for a replacement for retired Joe Hart, who is currently at Hoops looking to replace 37-year-old Kasper Schmeichel, who is due to arrive in Glasgow later this week.
The 22-year-old has been brought in as a back-up and will reportedly be coached by new signing Kasper Schmeichel, whose medical has been delayed.
“I am delighted to welcome Bill to Celtic,” manager Brendan Rodgers said. “He is a goalkeeper of real quality and someone we have known and monitored for a long time.
“Obviously we have been looking to develop our goalkeeping team and we are delighted to have secured one of the talented goalkeepers we really wanted.”
Midfielder Matt O'Reilly joins his teammates as they prepare to depart for friendlies against DC United, Manchester City and Chelsea.
The Denmark international is the subject of renewed speculation this week, with the likes of Juventus and Atalanta interested.
Another midfielder, Paulo Bernardo, is expected to move to American side Celtic, who are understood to have agreed a £3.5m fee with Benfica after his loan spell last season.
When does the summer transfer window open and close?
that much Summer transfer window 2024 The Premier League and Scottish Premiership have officially begun.
The period ends on August 30th at 11pm UK time (England) and 11.30pm Scottish time (Scotland).
The Premier League and Scottish Premiership have brought forward their deadlines to link up with other major European leagues. The deadlines were set following discussions with leagues in England, Germany, Italy, Spain and France.
