Celtic look set to make Melbourne City forward Marco Tilio their second signing of the summer transfer window. After the swift addition of Odin Thiago Holm the same week as officially announcing that Brendan Rodgers would replace Ange Postecoglou as manager of the football club, it seems the recruitment team are continuing the good work they embarked upon two seasons ago.

Marco Tilio of Melbourne City FC controls the ball on the run during the A-League Men s football match between Melbourne City FC and Central Coast Mariners FC at the CommBank Stadium on June 03, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. Photo by Damian Briggs/Speed Media/Icon Sportswire SOCCER: JUN 03 A-League – Melbourne City FC v Central Coast Mariners FC

The latest name in young Tilio is another City Football Group connection but despite the eyebrow-raising from some quarters, the 21-year-old is highly regarded in his homeland and is seen as one of the stars of Australian football of the future. With ten goals in the League this past season, it has been his most successful and influential to date.

Tilio has spoken previously of one of his soon-to-be Celtic teammate and countryman, Aaron Mooy (Who hopefully won’t be returning just yet!), and his incredible class and technique with the ball at his feet. Speaking about the midfield operator, when asked who he thinks is top-class in the Australian international group, young Tilio told The Unlaced Podcast: “There is a few to be honest.

Heart Of Midlothian v Celtic – Aaron Mooy celebrates Celtic’s 1st goal during the Scottish Cup match at Tynecastle on Saturday March 11, 2023. Photo Steve Welsh

“Like Aaron Mooy. He is unbelievable, he is like a get out ball He will still deal with it. We were told that by a couple of players. If you get into the game and you don’t have anything, and you need to find a pass, give it to him. It is crazy what he can do with the ball. It sometimes looks like it’s in slow motion. But it’s always under control.”

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