Neil Lennon says the capture of Shane Duffy is a "real coup" for Celtic.
The Republic of Ireland international was confirmed as a Celtic player this morning after weeks of transfer speculation.
The 28-year-old arrives on a season-long loan deal from English Premier League side Brighton.
And Hoops boss Lennon believes that his personality on and off the pitch will help inspire the club to success in what is a monumental season for Celtic.
Lennon told the Celtic FC website: “We are delighted to bring a player of Shane’s quality to Celtic. He is an international player with so many great attributes. He is leader and he’s a warrior – someone with real ability and who will also give us that great physical presence.
"I know too he is a player who will add great personality to the dressing room. This is a real coup for the Club. From the off, Shane wanted to come to Celtic and we are delighted we have been able to fend off English Premier League interest.
“We are delighted with Shane’s decision to come and I am delighted with the business which Nick Hammond and the Board have done, not only in bringing Shane to Celtic, but throughout the window.
“We can’t wait to get Shane involved in the squad as we look to the many challenges ahead.”
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Duffy said after signing that it was a "huge honour" to join the club he supports.
He said: "I really am delighted to sign this deal with Celtic. It is a huge honour for me to join Celtic, such a huge institution and a brilliant football club that I have always loved and admired
“It will be a fantastic personal moment for me when I pull on the Celtic jersey. It’s just a great feeling – I could not be happier to be part of the Club now and I just can’t wait to start working with the Manager, the staff and the players when I return from International duty with Ireland.
“We will be challenging on a lot of fronts this season and I am really excited about getting going, as we try and bring the fans more and more success.”
