Jeffrey Schlupp speaks as Celtic announce deadline day signing, Brendan Rodgers’ instant reaction

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Celtic have announced the transfer deadline day loan signing of Jeffrey Schlupp from Crystal Palace.

Fabrizio Romano announced that Celtic had a ‘verbal agreement’ struck with Crystal Palace with a loan deal struck with no option to buy.

With Schlupps’ Celtic medical taking place in London tonight, things moved fast as Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers looked to make his second addition of the winter window.

And now that the deal has been signed, sealed and delivered before the 11pm deadline, Celtic have announced that Schlupp will be wearing the green and wipe Hoops until the end of the season.

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Jeffrey Schlupp’s message to Celtic fans after sealing deadline day move

In a statement on Celtic’s official website, Schlupp said, “I am really happy to join Celtic, such a massive and iconic name in football.

“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.”

Brendan Rodgers hails ‘important addition’ to Celtic’s squad

Rodgers was delighted to get his man and said that Celtic will benefit from Schlupp’s experience in the game.

Rodgers said, “I am really pleased that we have been able to bring Jeffrey to the club. 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.”

It seems that Celtic have failed to replace Kyogo Furuhashi and will now go into the final stages of the season with just Adam Idah and Johnny Kenny as the only strikers at the club.

Fans are sure to react positively to the Schlupp announcement but there is likely to be a backlash at the club’s failing to replace the Japanese talisman.