Celtic complete deal for Australian forward Marco Tilio

The 21-year old has joined from A-League side Melbourne City

Published 30th Jun 2023
Last updated 30th Jun 2023

Celtic have completed the signing of Australian forward Marco Tilio on a five-year deal.

The 21-year old becomes their second signing of the summer after Norwegian midfielder Odin Thiago Holm.

Tilio joins from Melbourne City where he scored 10 goals in 31 appearances last season.

He has also been capped seven times by Australia and was part of Graham Arnold's World Cup squad last year.

Tilio would have linked up with fellow Socceroo Aaron Mooy but the midfielder announced his retirement from football on Friday morning.

After sealing the move, Tilio told CelticTV: “I’m ecstatic that I’m coming over to Europe, coming to such a big club and team, and I’m super-excited.

“I hope to bring all my qualities, take on players in and around the box, help the team contribute to goals with assists and hopefully put a few in the back of the net as well.

“It’s an amazing opportunity for myself and having seen Aussies go over there and do well at such a prestigious club, it’s a massive opportunity for myself that I couldn’t deny.

“And being around those guys, Aaron Mooy and Tommy Rogic, in the national team camp over recent years, obviously helped make my decision easier.”

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