Celtic have signed Sheffield Wednesday defender Osaze Urhoghide, the club have confirmed.
The 20-year-old was out of contract but, due to his age, the Hoops will pay around £200,000 in compensation.
Urgohide does have some first-team experience, having made 21 appearances in all competitions last season, and fans on Twitter are hoping he proves to be a success at Parkhead:
Its all moving now. I expect more to follow in the coming days now
— The ? of Caledonia (@Stavroszx79) July 1, 2021
Another LINKED player. Just get the signings in celtic
— ????????Owen Martin???????? (@owenmartin1106) July 1, 2021
Good prospect, but now seems strange that take Vuskovic ….5 cb and 3 millennials ….
— Mmmmm877 (@Fmandri87) July 1, 2021
He must be half decent if Leeds are trying to get him out usual this will be a rumour only time will tell
— Ker G (@ker14009024) July 1, 2021
He’s highly rated. Should we not be adding guys like this or just allowing them to be picked up by Leeds etc
— Murffy (@Murphy_the_Celt) July 1, 2021
apparently hes highly rated
— StephenMc (@StephenMcalees8) July 1, 2021
It is Celtic’s second signing of the summer, with the first coincidentally being another Wednesday player Liam Shaw. Leeds were also said to be interested in Urhoghide but the Hoops have managed to beat the Premier League side to his signature.
Despite being pursued by top-flight English clubs, though, there are some doubts over whether he’s ready to play regular first-team football. With that being the case, it’s likely that the Scottish club will be looking to pursue another centre-back target. Hajduk Split’s Mario Vuskovic has also been linked so we’ll see if manager Ange Postecoglou chooses to sign both players.
