Cameron Carter-Vickers jumped at the chance of joining Celtic when he heard about the club’s interest on deadline day.
Carter-Vickers was a surprise late addition to Ange Postecoglou’s squad, when it looked like the club’s business may have concluded.
It seems that even he didn’t expect it all to happen, explaining to the club’s official website: “I was just sitting at home kind of relaxing and not knowing what was going to happen, and then I got the call and had to rush to Tottenham’s training ground to get it all signed off.
“As soon as I heard it was Celtic, it was something I wanted to do. It’s a massive club with a massive fanbase and obviously European football as well, it should be good.
“I spoke to Joe Hart before I came up here and he said the atmosphere is unbelievable, he said it’s one of the best atmospheres he’s ever seen, so I’m definitely looking forward to it.
“I’m excited and happy to be here, I trained this morning with a few of the boys, I know a lot of the boys are still away on international duty, but I’m looking forward to it.
“I’ve come here and I know the expectation at Celtic is to win every game, that’s why I’m here, to try to help the team do that.”
Carter-Vickers has also spoken about the increased attention on his boyhood club Catholic United, who Celtic supporters have taken an affinity to in recent days.
They’ve had huge exposure on social media, with some fans even donating money and sponsorships for their project.
United play in green and white hoops which actually stems from a historic link to Celtic from the 1960s.
The defender is delighted they are proving popular, saying: “I think that’s great. Catholic United was my Sunday League team, I played there from when I was five to maybe 11-years-old and I think it’s great that a small club like that can get help.”
Given his playing experience at Sheffield United, Swansea City and Bournemouth, as well as his football education at Tottenham Hotspur, there will be real hope that Carter-Vickers comes into Celtic and makes an immediate impact.
The defensive line needs a great physical presence and a bit of composure. If he delivers that, we’ll all be happy.
In other news, Celtic supporters should now expect backroom changes after big August Ange hint.
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