Celtic sign Manchester City defender Jahmai Simpson-Pusey on loan
Celtic have signed defender Jahmai Simpson-Pusey on loan from Manchester City.
The centre back is the seventh summer addition for Brendan Rodgers' men.
The 19-year-old has come through the ranks at the Premier League side and made two appearances in the English top flight last season.
Simpson-Pusey told the club's website: "It’s great to be here at such a big club and I’m happy to come here, play in front of the fans and play for the team.
“This is a big opportunity. I want to come here and show my talent and my levels.
“It’ll be good for me to come and hopefully help the team to win the league again and do well in Europe.”
Rodgers added: “I am really pleased we have been able to bring Jahmai to Celtic, and I believe he will be an important, quality addition to our squad.
“Jahmai is a quick, dominant centre half. He is a strong defender but can also move the ball forward very well as we progress through the pitch.
“I know Jahmai is excited about this move and bringing him to the club creates even more competition which will only benefit us.
“I am sure he will settle in well with the squad as we get ready for the matches we have coming up at home and abroad.”
Celtic began the defence of their league title with a 1-0 win over St Mirren.
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