Celtic have got their left centre-back. After reports last night stated the Hoops had agreed a fee of £6m with Sheffield United for Auston Trusty, Chris Wilder has now confirmed a deal is done.
Speaking ahead of an English Championship match at home to Watford this weekend, Blades boss Wilder has admitted that Trusty will imminently join the Scottish champions.
The move comes as a significant boost to Brendan Rodgers, who will secure his second defensive signing of the week.
Alex Valle joined on loan from Barcelona on Monday, but Trusty comes in on a long-term deal.
The 26-year-old will be ready to partner with his fellow countryman and USA teammate Cameron Carter-Vickers at the heart of the Hoops’ backline this season.
It will be an all-American central defensive partnership for Celtic as they aim to maintain domestic dominance and make a mark in the new-look Champions League, for which they have been handed a rather favourable draw.
