Benjamin Siegrist has signed for Rapid Bucharest as the Swiss goalkeeper links up with ex-Celtic manager Neil Lennon. The 32-year-old joined Celtic as a free agent following the expiry of his deal at Dundee United. The goalkeeper deputised to Joe Hart for two years, working alongside Scott Bain and Stevie Woods.
CONFIRMED: Rapid Bucharest have signed Celtic goalkpeer Benjamin Siegrist.
He has agreed a two-year deal with Neil Lennon's side, with the club have the option to extend by a further year. pic.twitter.com/wy9ZDeXFbu
— Anthony Joseph (@AnthonyRJoseph) July 24, 2024
Now, the player left Celtic to sign for the Romanian side as he links up with the renowned former Celtic manager and midfielder.
Siegrist helped keep Hart in the best possible shape to challenge for silverware, with Celtic winning five trophies in two years. The reaction from Siegrist at the Cup Final showed that he was a top professional and loved being at the club, even if his game time was limited.
Celtic have signed Kasper Schmeichel and Sinisalo to act as the first and second choice goalkeepers at the club with Bain acting as the third pick. Siegrist will look to head up the goalkeeping department with Lennon in Romania.
I have to be honest, Ben has been the biggest disappointment in the hoops I’ve ever had. There was nothing leading up to his arrival in Paradise that indicated he would be anything other than a huge success. Absolutely nothing!
Yet he came to us and did nothing at all for us. What a let down!
He may have been the consummate professional! But he could have been the top goalie in Scotland.
Celtic star utter nonsense this guy a total waster more interested in chasing ” skiŕt” on the Sydney tournament. I live over here and thus guy a fool imagine giving up a chance like he had for so a wannabe z celeb and trust me I know plenty over here my ex worked on radio in Sydney. Its no coincidence he waa demoted after that trip even the aussie manager saw him fot what he was a pathetic episode but glad in a way as guy obviously doesn’t have what it takes mentally to play at our great club plus she ” old lady” ha ha And that sat it all utter fool of a guy