Celtic have signed defender Auston Trusty from Sheffield United in a deal price £6m.
The USA worldwide – who can play at left-back and centre-back – has signed a five-year contract with the Scottish Premiership champions.
Trusty, 26, started his profession within the MLS with Philadelphia Union and Colorado Rapids earlier than becoming a member of Birmingham Metropolis on mortgage.
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He joined Sheffield United in 2023, making 32 Premier League appearances final season.
“I feel ecstatic. It’s just such an historic and amazing club, and it’s a club I’ve known about since I was a little kid,” Trusty stated.
“Growing up in Philadelphia, football wasn’t such a popular sport but I knew Celtic, I knew who Celtic were. It’s a dream come true to join this club and such a massive organisation.
“The supervisor instructed me to be one of the best that I may be, that is off the pitch, as a team-mate and every little thing on the pitch.
“He stated that he believes in me and believes in every little thing I can do, it is as much as me and he’ll present me with the atmosphere the place I can thrive.
“I’m looking forward to meeting all the guys as well. From what I’ve heard it’s a great environment around the club too so I’m looking forward to it.”
Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers added: “We are so pleased to sign Auston and he is a really welcome addition to our squad.
“He’s a fast, sturdy, athletic defender with nice capacity and good expertise and a participant who has executed very well to make his solution to the USA nationwide squad.
“We are really looking forward to working with Auston. I know he is really excited to be joining Celtic and looking forward to facing the challenges ahead and playing his part as we strive to bring our fans success once again.”
Extra signings to return
Arne Engels is about to affix for a report charge
Rodgers can also be hopeful of including Augsburg midfielder Arne Engels in a club-record deal price £11m, after their first three bids had been rejected by the Bundesliga membership.
Engels, who scored three targets and had two assists in 33 appearances final season, is seen as a substitute for Matt O’Riley following his transfer to Brighton.
Sky in Germany perceive Augsburg have inserted a 20 per cent sell-on clause into the deal.
The membership are additionally fascinated by Dundee captain Luke McCowan.
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