HATEM ABD ELHAMED got his first chance to sample the atmosphere at Celtic Park last night and he was the centre of attention at the half-time break when he came onto the park to be introduced to the crowd to receive a very warm welcome indeed.
Welcome to Paradise #CelticFC’s new 3️⃣3️⃣, Hatem Abd Elhamed!#WelcomeHatem ????⚪️ pic.twitter.com/5HslC0ZElz
— Celtic Football Club (@CelticFC) July 24, 2019
Hatem Abd Elhamed has been speaking the Celtic TV and could not hide his excitement at joining the Treble Treble and Eight in a Row winners after completing his transfer to Celtic and signing a four year deal at the club.
“It’s a fantastic feeling. A dream come true. I can’t wait for my first game to prove that I deserve to be part of a big club like Celtic,” Hatem said. Watch his interview below.
Some of the comments posted by supporters below this Celtic TV video are worth noting.
“He looks the part, all the best Hatem”…”Welcome to Celtic, big man….”…”This lads got what it takes to be a Celtic player”…”Welcome to Paradise, Hatem”…”Welcome to Paradise Hatem and to a club like no other, hail hail and welcome to the family”…”Big man looks solid, hope he does well for us looking like we will be good from set pieces. Welcome to Paradise”…”Talks the talk, let’s hope he can do well, good luck Hatem!”…”Like the way he’s speaking, best of luck and welcome”…”Good attitude and speaks the right words. Wishing this gent all the luck in his Celtic career”…”Looks like a good signing but stop telling us he’s a right back”…”Who else did he speak with, Nir Bitton and who? cant make it out. Seems a lovely big guy though, hope he has a great time here”…”lad has a good physique”…The old say of time will tell, but hopefully with the Hatem Abd Elhamed signing for time to tell a great story.”
“It’s a fantastic feeling,” said Elhamed in this exclusive interview with Celtic TV. “It was very exciting for me. It was amazing to walk out and see all the people in the stadium. I like it so much and it’s left me motivated to improve myself and show that I deserve to be here.
“It was a good performance. I arrived at half-time and watched the second half. It was good football, the atmosphere was amazing and I hope to join them very soon. I hope I can make a good impression on the fans.
“I went into the dressing room after the game and said hello to everybody. They were very kind and I’m expecting my first training session on Friday. My family are so proud of me. This is a big club and it’s great to be part of this club,” the 28 year old said.
“I’m waiting for my first game to prove that I deserve to be part of such a big club like Celtic.
“It was about a month-and-a-half ago that my agent spoke with me and told me Celtic were interested, and I did everything I could to come here.
“I spoke with Nir Bitton. He is my friend and he said very good words about people here, which was great for me. Nir and I were together for a few years at Ashdod, but we also played together in the youth national team and the senior national team so we are good friends. It helps.
“He can tell me a lot of things and help with a lot of things, especially with my family.”
"It's a fantastic feeling. A dream come true. I can't wait for my first game to prove that I deserve to be part of a big club like #CelticFC.” ????
???? @CelticTV exclusive: Hatem Abd Elhamed speaks after signing a four-year deal with the #TrebleTreble winners. pic.twitter.com/vh0f0uE8sw
— Celtic Football Club (@CelticFC) July 25, 2019
Also on The Celtic Star today…
Sandman’s Definitive Ratings – ‘The Spark is Back’, Blootered in a bar somewhere in Gran Canaria, hilariously, outrageously funny but also usual bang on, assessments of the Celtic players last night. Don’t miss it, it will bring a big smile to your face…see HERE.
UEFA’s Disrespect – ‘All countries deserve a team in the Champions League,’ CFR Cluj’s boss Dan Petrescu…see HERE.
Leigh Griffiths has sent an emotional message to his teammates, family and friends and Celtic Supporters after his stunning goal last night against the Estonian Champions…see HERE.
Neil Lennon’s verdict on Celtic’s stunning 5-0 win over Nomme Kalju in the Champions League Qualifier…see HERE.
Words can’t describe…Leigh Griffiths’ post match comments after a wonderful return to scoring goals for Celtic…see HERE.
Celtic 5 Nomme Kalju 0 – ‘This was a brilliant performance with some cracking goals,’ David Potter…see HERE.
Five going on Ten, Niall J’s Match Report from a wonderful evening at Paradise…see HERE.
