Former Celtic midfield general Peter Grant spent a good few years at Fulham working in various roles where he helped develop Patrick Roberts, Moussa Dembele and Matt O’Riley. 

Yesterday saw a fourth be added to that impressive list in the from of German central defender Moritz Jenz on a season long loan from Lorient with an option to buy.

It was revealed yesterday that the Hoops had been interested in the 23-year old for some time but eventually got their man alongside Australian international Aaron Mooy.

O’Riley posted on Instagram yesterday about his delight at the arrival of Jenz who the Danish U21 international knows very well from his time in West London as both played under Granty in the development side at the club.

Jenz spent five years at Fulham before making the switch to Switzerland and will be hoping to make his mark after returning back to the UK.

Grant whose last job was in charge of the Pars is excited at the prospect of seeing what the big defender can during his time in Glasgow.

“You honestly couldn’t meet a nicer boy than Moritz”, said Peter Grant speaking to SunSport. 

“There was no one at Fulham he wouldn’t say hello to, no one he’d walk past.

“He had respect for everyone at the club and I thought that was great.

“He treated everyone equally — and, as you can imagine, it made him a popular lad at the club.

“But I always thought as a youngster it was too easy for him.

“I don’t mean that to make him out as arrogant, far from it, but his physique was tremendous, he was bigger than most of the boys his age and so he was able to dominate in games.

“Moritz was also gifted technically and very good on the ball.

“He loved creating play, making passes.

“He always stood out for his size. He was a joy to coach and Moritz was a real team player.

“I think his family have strong tennis connections and, of course, he was a naturally athletic boy.”

All of that sounds in line with the way Ange Postecoglou wants his teams to play football as he has emphasised the players behind the attackers creating a platform for them to work their magic.

“As well as being big for his age and very comfortable with the ball. Moritz played right through the age levels. He played for the Fulham under-23s with me, mainly as a centre-back in a three. He also played at right-back.

“Moritz was ahead of his time at the younger level and that’s what I mean about it being too easy for him.

“I don’t know what happened at Fulham, the circumstances behind his departure for Lausanne-Sport, but before I left the club I thought he was a classic ball-playing centre-half in the making, bringing it out and spreading the play. He read the game so well.

“If I had a question mark, it was about him being more aggressive.

“I feel as a centre-back you need that aspect in your game, attacking the ball in the air, defending with a real edge.

“Moritz’s personality was even nice. Back then I didn’t see him ever going out on loan in England because I didn’t think he was aggressive enough in the air.

“I thought if he was to go anywhere then it would be abroad.

“That’s how it clearly worked out and he’s done well the last couple of years in Switzerland and France. I’m really interested to see how his game has developed.

“Moritz and my boys, Raymond and Peter, still keep in contact over social media. They’re all great friends from my time in London.

“And, let me tell you, they are very excited about the idea of Moritz being at Celtic!

“Ange Postecoglou has established how he wants the team to play — fast possession, direct attacking, play starting from the back. The Moritz Jenz I coached will certainly love that style.

“Just like with Patrick, Moussa and now Matt, I’d be massively pleased to see Moritz do well for Celtic. I really hope that he’ll be happy in Paradise.”

He’ll know doubt get his opportunity at the Hoops with centre back being a position that all fans wanted to see being given greater depth.

With there being a question mark beside Christopher Jullien’s name Jenz’s will be given a shot which will push both Carter-Vickers and Starfelt who created a solid partnership during the last campaign.