Brendan Rodgers is thrilled to have secured the deadline-day signing of Jeffrey Schlupp, confident that the Ghana international will excel at Celtic.
The 32-year-old versatile player has joined on loan from Crystal Palace for the rest of the 2024-25 season, bringing valuable experience and adaptability to the squad.
Speaking after the deal was finalized, Rodgers shared his enthusiasm about Schlupp’s arrival in Glasgow. [Celtic FC]
“I am really pleased that we have been able to bring Jeffrey to the club.
“I know he will love it at Celtic and I am sure our fans will love him and what he can bring to us.
“He is a fantastic guy, someone with real high-level experience and with great attributes including power, pace and versatility.
“I know that he can be a really important addition to our squad this season.”
Schlupp’s ability to play as a left-back, left-winger, or midfielder makes him a valuable addition as Celtic aim for success both domestically and in Europe.
His arrival addresses the void left by Alex Valle, offering competition for Greg Taylor and providing cover in wide areas.
He joins on a six-month loan, filling the gap until Kieran Tierney’s anticipated return in the summer. The fan-favorite has already signed a pre-contract with Celtic, but Arsenal were unwilling to allow him to make an early move in January.
With Celtic set to face Bayern Munich in the Champions League knockout stage, Rodgers will be counting on Schlupp’s Premier League experience to make a difference in crucial matches.
While Schlupp bolsters the squad, Celtic’s inability to sign a striker remains a significant talking point following Kyogo Furuhashi’s departure.
With the transfer window now closed, Rodgers will have to work with the current squad—but he remains confident that Schlupp will be a key asset for the remainder of the campaign.
