Celtic sign Croatian right-back Josip Juranovic on five year deal

Published 21st Aug 2021
Last updated 21st Aug 2021

Celtic have completed the signing of Croatian defender Josip Juranovic.

They have reached a deal with Legia Warsaw, for him to join the Parkhead side on a five-year deal.

It is subject to international clearance.

Juranovic is expected to join up with his Celtic teammates early next week.

Juranovic will be the eighth new signing to join Ange Postecoglou's first team squad in the current window, following Osaze Urhoghide, Liam Shaw, Liel Abada, Joe Hart, James McCarthy, Carl Starfelt and Kyogo Furuhashi.

Postecoglou said: “We are absolutely delighted to be bringing Josip to the Club and we are sure he will be a great addition to the squad.

“As I have said before, everyone at the club has been working hard to add to our squad and we have made good progress. I am really pleased to bring Josip in to support the rest of the boys.

“We have so many challenges ahead of us and Josip will add important quality and depth. I am really looking forward to working with him.”