Celtic have confirmed the signing of Viljami Sinisalo from Aston Villa. The Scottish Champions have moved to add the 22-year-old as Brendan Rodgers overhauls the goalkeeping department after Joe Hart retired at the end of last season.
Sinisalo arrives on a five-year deal and it is believed that Brendan Rodgers has sanctioned a £1m deal for the goalkeeper that impressed on loan at Exeter City last year.
The Finnish Internationalist was pictured earlier today as Celtic travelled to USA for the pre-season games against DC United, Chelsea and Man City.
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Speaking to the Celtic website, Brendan was full of praise for their new acquisition.
“I am delighted to welcome Vil to Celtic. He is a keeper with real qualities and someone we have been aware of and monitored for some time.
“Clearly we have been looking to develop our goalkeeping team and we are really pleased to have secured one of the talented keepers we really wanted.”
The player, meanwhile, was delighted that the deal was completed.
“I know Celtic is a huge football club and it’s really exciting to be part of something so big. It feels amazing.”
Celtic are expected to sign Kasper Schmeichel in the coming days with the Danish Internationalist ready to assume the No.1 role from his ex-Man City colleague Hart. The Premier League winning goalie will then mentor Sinisalo and help shape him into the club’s future No.1.
Celtic could also use Sinisalo as the cup goalkeeper but it’s clear that the club are planning for the future with this signing.
