Celtic have confirmed another new arrival in the shape of Marcelo Saracchi.
The left-back has signed from Boca Juniors on a loan deal until the end of the season and is expected to compete with Kieran Tierney for the left-back role.
Saracchi fell out of favour at Boca but is likely to get plenty of minutes under Brendan Rodgers throughout the season.
He is the latest arrival after Michel-Ange Balikwisha signed on Thursday and after his move was confirmed, the new signing explained why he wanted to join.
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Marcelo Saracchi reveals why he joined Celtic
Speaking to Celtic TV following confirmation of his new arrival, the 27-year-old said:
“I’m delighted to be here. I’ve met all the boys and my overriding emotion is just of excitement and I can’t wait to get started.
“I’ve known for a little while that I was coming so there’s a lot of excitement there and I can’t wait to get started, get out and get playing, and I’m looking forward to it.
“I remember the fans at Celtic Park. They were amazing and the stadium had a great atmosphere.
“The pressure of playing for a big club is something that I thrive on. It doesn’t hinder me, it’s the opposite. I look forward to it and I think it pushes me to be better.”
Can Marcelo Saracchi make his Celtic debut this weekend?
Like his fellow new arrival, Sarrachi could make his debut in the first Glasgow derby of the season on Sunday.
The Argentine was registered in time to play and like Balikwisha, will hope to make an instant impact against Rangers, with the pair both spotted in training.
It will be welcome news to Rodgers, who is lacking in the full-back department after Alistair Johnston was ruled out until November and Anthony Ralston appeared to take painkillers against Kairat.
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