Celtic have sealed a late deal for Tottenham defender Cameron Carter Vickers. The 23-year-old spent last season on loan with Bournemouth and it had been a battle to see who would sign him ahead of the new season. However, moves did not materialise for Carter-Vickers allowing Celtic to seize the initiative and make a late play for a deal.
The US Internationalist has a year remaining on his contract and it is believed that there is even be a provision in the agreement for Celtic to buy the player at the end of this spell. That way Spurs would get a fee for a highly-rated central defender. However, Football London’s Alasdair Gold claimed that Spurs have an option to extend the player’s contract and they would likely do this if they feel they can get a better price for the player next summer.
As The Celtic Star told you yesterday, the club were awaiting news on whether Newcastle would seal a deal to sign the player but given the English window shut at 11pm, Celtic launched a late bid to sign the defender.
This is a coup for Celtic and he will add some depth to the defence, something that fans were hoping would transpire on deadline day. Thanks to Larry Henry Jnr for updates throughout this deal in the last few weeks.
Here’s the confirmation from Celtic…
Celtic sign Cameron Carter-Vickers from Spurs
Celtic Football Club is delighted to announce the signing of Cameron Carter-Vickers from Tottenham Hotspur FC on loan until the end of the season, with Celtic having an option to buy.
Centre-back Cameron, 23, has also played at international level for the United States.
Cameron said: “I am absolutely delighted to agree this move to Celtic, it is a really exciting opportunity for me and I am desperate to meet my new team-mates and get going for the season ahead.
“I know I am going to a huge Club which means so much to so many people and I will be doing all I can to bring our fans the success which their support deserves.”