Celtic have signed former Dundee Utd goalkeeper Benjamin Siegrist on a free after!
The Swiss goalkeeper left the Tannadice club in the summer after his contract ran down. Benjamin used the break to assess all his options and when Celtic came calling, his mind was made up.
He told Celtic TV on his arrival: “It feels amazing, it’s a very proud feeling to be here, and I’m really, really excited. I can’t wait to get going and meet the staff, the players, and, ultimately play for this football club.
“I had a phone call from the manager, he hung up the phone and I think people just knew straight away that something good was happening. It was a very proud moment in my career,
‘To be here and be representing the football team, the colours, the city and everything, it’s a hugely proud moment, and everything I’ve always wanted to be – at a top environment, at a top team and it simply can’t get any better than this.’
Speaking about playing against Celtic, Benjamin said: “Of course you know you’re going to be busy playing against such a talented side and international players so I was never short of motivation. And to be here and competing now for Celtic is just amazing.
‘You’re never short of motivation when you play against the best, and ultimately I want to play before the best and compete against the best.’
“So, obviously coming here and playing here is a different vibe, it’s a different stadium and it can be too big for you, but I’ve always enjoyed the big occasions and that’s something I want to bring here as well.”
The 30-year-old has signed a four year deal with the club and will become Joe Hart’s understudy with a hope of working his way in to Ange’s first team plans.
It’s a solid signing by Celtic who are stepping up their recruitment campaign ahead of the players returning to Lennoxtown at the end of June.
We’re soon set to announce a left back in Alexandro Bernabei and there’s still hope Jota will be among the players returning to Lennxtown
Siegrist has been linked with many clubs around in Europe — it’s great to see the goalkeeper pitch up in Glasgow.
Ange Postecoglou will be preparing his squad for all four competitions next season. With the Champions League among the competitions Celtic will be playing in – strength in depth is a must!
