Former Celtic target Andraz Sporar has opened up on his failed move to Parkhead.
The Hoops tabled an offer for the Slovakian striker in the January transfer window, but the 26-year-old opted to join Sporting Lisbon instead.
And Sporar has now revealed the reason why he rejected Neil Lennon's side, admitting Sporting's sporting director Hugo Viana played an intregral role in bringing him to Portugal.
He told the Daily Record: "I gave Hugo Viana my word I would sign for Sporting.
"I had other offers - most noticeably from Celtic. I kept in touch with Celtic all the way through January and my agent also spoke to other clubs too.
"Regarding Celtic, I talked to them and explained I had promised Sporting I would sign for them and they ended their interest.
"I wanted to sign from Sporting from the start and I was delighted when they closed the transfer.
"Of course I already knew Sporting were a big club, but it's not until you get here that you really feel it. We have a new manager now and the fans here are excellent.
"Even though it hasn't been a great season for the club, I have no regrets at all about signing for them."
