AUSTRALIAN forward Marco Tilio couldn’t hide his delight after signing a five-year deal with Celtic after speaking to the in-house media for the first time since penning his contract.

Tilio joins the Bhoys after leaving Melbourne City, ready to weave his magic on the European football stage.

But, the move came to fruition thanks to former Celtic duo Aaron Mooy and Tom Rogic, who had talked about the club to Marco, which, in the end, played a big part in the forward opting to sign for the Hoops.

He said: [Celtic FC]

“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.”

Speaking to Brendan Rodgers was also a big part of the decision to move to the other side of the world, with the gaffer informing the player of his plans for the versatile winger moving forward.

“I did have a chat with him a few days ago and I was really excited to have the opportunity to speak to him, and the plan the club has for me and for the team is a great opportunity as I said I couldn’t deny, and I’m really looking forward to getting over there to Scotland.

“I’m just finalising a few things and I’m trying to pack up everything here in Australia, and as soon as I can, I’ll head over to Scotland, meet all the team, the whole club.”

It’ll be interesting to see what role the winger plays next season, with rumours linking a few of Celtic’s wingers away from the club.

He seems to be a good addition on paper, and it’ll be up to him to prove it on the pitch.