Osaze Urhoghide has revealed Ange Postecoglo u's transfer pitch that convinced him Celtic was the place to be.
The 20-year-old defender signed from Sheffield Wednesday on a four-year deal to become the new manager's first signing of the summer.
Urhoghide was impressed by Postecoglou's vision for the club and track record in developing young players.
And he's certain he can repay the boss' faith.
Urhoghide told the Celtic website: “It feels great to get it over the line. It’s been a long season making a decision where to go, and it’s good to be here at Celtic.
'I spoke to the manager. He has a good vision for the club and the club is in a rebuilding stage. I see his passion and his work with young players and I feel he can help me develop into a better player.'
“To have the manager speak to you and to know he wants you is great. He told me the plans he has to get to the next level and it’s good to know the manager wants you in his plans to succeed.”
Urhoghide made his breakthrough with the Owls last season before attracting interest from the likes of Leeds United, Crystal Palace and Watford.
But it's in the Scottish Premiership he'll ply his trade next term and he promised Celtic fans two things – workrate and tackles.
He said: “I’ll make a lot of big tackles in games and put in a lot of hard work. The work-rate will be there and the tackles will be there.
“It’ll be good to see the fans when they get back into the stadium. I’ve heard about the atmosphere, especially in the European games, but also in the league games. To be at a big club like Celtic is just great, and to have the fans on your side supporting you like that, I’m excited.”
