Celtic have officially confirmed the signing of Swedish forward Benjamin Nygren from FC Nordsjælland, with the 23-year-old penning a five-year contract at Parkhead, subject to international clearance. [Celtic FC]
The move sees the talented attacker become the latest addition to Brendan Rodgers’ squad ahead of a crucial season that includes Champions League qualifiers and domestic title defences.
Nygren arrives on the back of a standout campaign in Denmark, where he netted 15 goals across all competitions. His performances not only earned him plaudits at club level but also saw him called up to the Sweden national setup.
One of Nygren’s highlights last season was a memorable hat-trick in the Europa Conference League, showcasing his ability to perform on the European stage – something Celtic will hope he can replicate in green and white.
The Hoops were impressed by Nygren’s versatility and view him as a player who can contribute across the front line and in the number 10 role.
With pre-season around the corner, Nygren is expected to join up with his new teammates shortly, and fans could get their first glimpse of him during the upcoming friendly fixtures, starting with Queen’s Park on July 4.
It’s a really exciting signing, and one that will add quality to Celtic instantly.
