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Adam Miller

New Celtic keeper Vasilis Barkas says he's joined 'one of the biggest teams in Europe'

Vasilis Barkas has spoken for the first time as a Celtic player.

The 26-year-old keeper was unveiled on Thursday afternoon after completing his move from AEK Athens.

Barkas, who has earned 10 caps for Greece, is expected to be the club's first choice following the departures of Fraser Forster and Craig Gordon.

As quoted in the Scottish Sun, Barkas believes he's joined one of the continent's biggest clubs.

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He said: "I’m very happy to be here, it’s a dream to come to one of the biggest teams in Europe, and I can’t wait to play for Celtic.

“Winning medals and trophies is why I came here.

"I want to win 10 in-a-row, and I want to help us get into the Champions League. That’s what I want.

"The manager spoke to me about the club, the pressure here and that he wants us to be champions again.

"That’s one of the reasons I came here, and I think that him and I have a very good relationship so far.”

Barkas' first game could come this weekend, with Neil Lennon's men beginning their Premiership campaign against Hamilton Accies at Celtic Park.

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