Celtic complete this signing of Honduran winger Luis Palma
The 23-year-old has signed for £3.5m from Greek side Aris
Last updated 30th Aug 2023
Celtic have completed the signing of winger Luis Palma from Greek side Aris Thessaloniki for £3.5m.
The Honduran has signed a five-year deal at the club.
The 23-year-old becomes the club's eighth summer signing.
He spent two seasons in Greece and scored 13 goals in 40 league appearances.
Palma has six caps for his national team.
He attracted interest from Rangers earlier in the transfer window, although Michael Beale's side focused on other targets after failing to agree a transfer fee.
Speaking to Celtic's website Palma said: “I could not be any happier with today’s news.
“It is a very special day for me and an honour to be announced as a Celtic player. I can’t wait to be part of this great club, a club I know all about as one of the great names in world football.
“I know that Celtic always aims to play football the right way, a team that entertains and has a pedigree of winning and delivering success, and this is what I want to be part of.
“I can’t wait to play in front of the Celtic supporters and I will do all I can to bring our fans good football and some good moments.”
Celtic manager, Brendan Rodgers added: “We are really pleased to bring Luis to the Club. He is a player who had a lot of options but, of course, we are delighted he has chosen to come to Celtic, an opportunity which really excites him.
“He is a very talented, player who likes to play attacking football so we hope he will be a very good fit for the team.
“Luis has reached a very good level so far, playing a lot of games and achieving international recognition, but I also know that he is ambitious to improve and continue his development with us.
“We look forward to Luis joining up with the squad and to start working with him.”
The forward will bolster Rodgers' attacking options, whilst the club are also in the market for an "experienced" central defender.
Celtic travel to Ibrox to face Rangers this Sunday.
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