‘Celtic are’ – Adam Idah’s first interview as a Swansea City player as £7m transfer exit sealed

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Adam Idah has completed his move to Swansea City from Celtic.

The Irishman is a surprise late window exit as there was indication that the striker would be leaving Parkhead this summer.

Only a few days ago, Swansea registered interest in Idah and managed to sort a deal with Celtic fairly quickly.

Idah agreed personal terms and passed a medical, but Celtic were not ready to sanction the move until a replacement was secured.

Celtic haven’t confirmed a substitute for Idah yet, but perhaps the Scottish champions are confident David Datro Fofana will join on loan from Chelsea.

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Idah’s first words as a Swansea City player

Idah sat down with Swansea’s media team after his switch to Wales was finally confirmed, and stressed he wants to be the main man that drives the Swans to Premier League promotion this season.

The forward said: “I want the responsibility, and it is one of the main reasons I have come here. I want to have the chance to be the main man, to lead the line and score as many goals as I can.

“Every striker wants that job, and to come here and try push for promotion; if you can be the main man in that then it is an amazing feeling.

“I am really looking forward to trying to do just that and score goals.

“I feel I am a good all-rounder and I can bring a bit of everything. I have the physique, I have pace, I can dribble with the ball or hold it up to bring others into play.

“Overall, I think my game is not just about any one thing, I believe I am good at all the different parts of the game so I hope I can bring that while looking to learn and still add more things moving forward.

“I am really excited, it is a fresh start for me, it’s a fresh start for my family, and I want to get going and get some goals.”

Idah confirms dialogue with ex-Celtic staffer Darren O’Dea

Darren O’Dea is a former Celtic player and professional player pathway manager. He left the latter role very recently to join Swansea as their assistant manager.

O’Dea will have known more than anybody what Idah could bring to Swansea, while the striker also called Celtic one of the biggest clubs in the world.

Idah continued: “I am really excited about the move, when I heard Swansea were interested and I spoke with the owners, spoke with the manager and to Darren (O’Dea) about the club and the project here going forward it was a no-brainer for me to come here.

“I am really looking forward to getting down to work. There is a real ambition to make the club successful, and I feel the role they want me to take here is a great fit for me.

“Celtic are one of the biggest clubs in world football, but for me the end goal is to come back to playing in the English leagues and to try and get back to the Premier League.

“The owners were great, they were very clear in what they want for the club. They were brilliant and I hope I can help, and the boys here can help me.”