Highly-rated Celtic teen Leo Hjelde has joined Ross County on loan until the end of the season.
The 17-year-old Norwegian moved to Parkhead from Rosenborg 18 months ago.
Now the left-sided defender will spend the rest of the season in Dingwall under the guidance of John Hughes who has backed him to thrive in the first team environment.
The Ross County boss said: “Leo is a good young player that will see this spell as a key part of his development.
“I think it is important that in addition to the experience we have, we add young, hungry talent in to the side, that are eager to go out there and go toe-to-toe with some of the best players in this league.
“Some people will look at it and say he is young, and he is a risk but sometimes you have to thrive on that. I know Leo will.
“For me, I have always tried to filter in young players in all my teams and this is no different, we will give him the opportunity but he has to show what he can bring when he is given the chance.”
