Celtic appear eager to finalize their dealings early this summer. This is also what most fans would prefer, particularly with the Hoops needing to secure qualification for the Champions League this time around rather than earning an automatic berth in the competition as Premiership champions. The arrival of Kieran Tierney has already been officially confirmed.
The club legend has returned after spending six years at Arsenal. Not only are Celtic gaining a Premier League-tested player in his peak years, but he also joins as a free agent. Of course, his injury-prone tendency remains a concern, and hopefully, a dependable substitute will be acquired over the summer.
On the other hand, Celtic have now verified the signing of a second defender. However, in this instance, he is not anticipated to leave an immediate impact on the senior squad.
As reported by Celtic’s official website, the club announced the signing of Isaac English from Greenock Morton. He has joined the Scottish champions on a three-year contract.
Celtic officially announce second signing of the summer:
English was an exceptional performer for Greenock Morton at the youth level. He was a key member of their under-18 team that claimed the Club Academy Scotland Performance League last season. He also assisted them in reaching the final of the Club Academy Scotland cup.
English will join the B Team and work with Stephen McManus. The expectation is that the 17-year-old defender will enhance his skills and eventually succeed in breaking into the first-team.
It is noteworthy that this has been a source of concern for Celtic in recent years. Since Tierney, no one has emerged from the youth system and become a consistent starter in the senior squad. Could English be the one to end that trend? We will discover the answer soon enough.