Celtic Legend Kenny Dalglish has praised Ange Postecoglou, the Australian’s recruitment and the club’s decision to make Jota and CCVs deals permanent.
The bhoys are set to jet off to Austria to begin rigorous preparation for the upcoming season. Celtic were on their knees last summer when Ange came in but due do the prolific hit rate of the signings – the Hoops came away with a league and cup double.
Kenny knows all about life at Celtic and what goes on in dressing rooms, especially for new players. The Celtic Legend believes Callum McGregor will be making sure the new bhoys settle in. For Alexandro Bernabei, Kenny talks about how the club will be making sure the young Argentine defender settles into life in Glasgow.
In his Sunday Post column, he said: “The fans all wanted Jota to commit his long-term future to their club, and he duly obliged with his £6.5 million transfer from Benfica. After his loan spell last season, everybody is aware of what he is capable of. The Portuguese is a match winner and an entertainer.
“He has an end product, and that’s what makes him such an asset to Ange Postecoglou’s team, and the fans desperate to see him. With Jota’s arrival, the Hoops’ spending topped £10m, following the signing of Alexandro Bernabei. The 21-year-old left-back has signed from Argentinian side Lanus, and arrives with a fine reputation.
“However, some players just can’t settle, and that is unfortunate. The club and the individual can give it their all, but it doesn’t click. That, though, hasn’t happened under Ange at Celtic. Just about every one of his signings has produced, and made a worthwhile contribution.
“From Kyogo Furuhashi to Cameron Carter-Vickers to Joe Hart and Liel Abada, they have all looked the part, and been fantastic value for money. Celtic supporters will be hoping Alexandro is another name that will be quickly added to that lengthy list, even though he’s 7,000 miles from home. I never had to move to the other side of the world to play football. When I left Celtic, it was just a few miles down the road to Liverpool.
“But I guess it will present different challenges for Alexandro, and the lad has to overcome them. What he won’t have to worry about is not being looked after by the football club. Off the park, everything will be in place for him to succeed. They will show him nice properties to look at, open bank accounts and recommend coffee shops and restaurants.
“The players will make him feel welcome, and it will be good for him to be away at the training camp in Austria for 10 days or so to really bond. He will befriend them all, and build a close bond with two or three of them. That’s what usually happens. I’m sure Callum McGregor will make sure all of the new signings have to go through their “initiation” and choose their karaoke song, or whatever. That’s all good fun, and brings the lads closer together.”
It’s going to be a big season. Champions League football has everyone buzzing.
The Hoops will be looking to kick in next term after an incredible first season with Ange in charge. With the core group of players from last areas on still at the club, the bhoys are in a great position.
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