Celtic complete signing of Jeffrey Schlupp on loan from Crystal Palace

Celtic have completed the signing of Jeffrey Schlupp on loan until the end of the season.

The versatile Ghana international, who can play at left back, in midfield or in attack, has made a deadline day move to join the Scottish champions.

Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers believes his new signing can bring pace, power and versatility to his side as he looks to push on and improve the team in the second half of the season.

“I am really pleased that we have been able to bring Jeffrey to the club,” he told the club website. “I know he will love it at Celtic and I am sure our fans will love him and what he can bring to us.

“He is a fantastic guy, someone with real high-level experience and with great attributes including power, pace and versatility.

“I know that he can be a really important addition to our squad this season.”

German-born and raised in England, Schlupp made his name at Leicester City and was part of the title-winning side at the King Power Stadium.

Since moving to Palace in 2017, Schlupp has made over 250 appearances but he will now be looking to break into the Celtic side and compete in the Premiership.

“I am really happy to join Celtic, such a massive and iconic name in football,” Schlupp said.

“I have spoken to Brendan, and I am really looking forward to working with him and the lads in the squad as we aim to bring more silverware to our supporters.

“The team has already done brilliantly this season, both domestically and in Europe, and I know I am joining a really successful team, but I want to add to this, to play my own part and help us achieve even more.

“I can’t wait to get started, to pull on those famous green and white hoops, meet the fans and give everything I have to bring us more and more good times.”