Getty ImagesCeltic have signed Chelsea striker Shim Mheuka on a season-long loan deal.
The 18-year-old recently signed a five-year contract at Stamford Bridge, and is Martin O’Neill’s seventh signing of the window after the earlier arrival of goalkeeper Sam Johnstone from Wolves.
The teenager said he “can’t wait” to score at Celtic Park after arriving on a season-long loan.
“It’s amazing,” he said. “Walking in, I could feel the echo and the surround sound of the stadium. You almost feel the history as you walk in.
“It’s a real feeling. I wish everyone could feel it, an amazing feeling and I’m so, so happy to be here.
“This is something that I’ve been doing since I was a little kid. And to be able to do it in front of the Celts, the fans and show my ability in front of them, it’s something that I can’t wait to do. It’s almost a feeling of excitement rather than nerves.
“I can’t wait to score at Celtic Park. You know, I’ll be chasing that feeling every game, every chance that I get.
“I’m over the moon, buzzing to be here. I’m eager, if you can’t tell, so yeah, I’m ready. Let’s go.”
Celtic manager, Martin O’Neill said: “Shim has great quality, hence Chelsea extending his contract, however I think this period of his career, spent with us, will be beneficial to him and obviously to us.
“I look forward to working with him, he is a player who I think can give us another great attacking dimension and I’m sure he will make an important contribution to Celtic.”
The Hoops, who signed Danish midfielder Oliver Sorensen from Parma on loan with an option to buy on Tuesday, are expected to add several more after freeing up further space in their squad with the permanent departures of Johnny Kenny and Reo Hatate to the English Championship on Tuesday evening.
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