Celtic have recruited Justin Osagie from West Ham United as the club confirmed a double youth-signing.
17-year-old Osagie has penned a three-year-deal and joins the Hoops youth ranks along with 16-year-old Francis Turley, who has signed from Glentoran. Defender Osagie has also signed a three-year deal and the former West Ham kid has already earned a cap with the U-19s Republic of Ireland team. He will join former Celtic captain Stephen MacManus’ B team, which is also coached by ex-Celt Darren O’Dea. Midfielder Turley will go into Celtic’s Under-18s managed by Stuart McLaren.
In a statement, the Parkhead Club said: “Celtic have today completed the signings of Justin Osagie and Francis Turley, with both players joining the club on three-year contracts. Seventeen-year-old Justin, who had previously been a youth with West Ham United, will go into the B team squad, while 16-year-old Francis, whose previous club was Glentoran, will play with the Under-18s.
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“Everyone welcomes Justin and Francis to the club and wishes them all the best for the future.”
Meanwhile Ange Postecoglou's men return to league action this week with an away trip to St Mirren.
Celtic will look to continue their winning run to the season having won all of their six opening Premiership matches.
Their trip to Paisley comes after Postecoglou's side put their first Champions League points on the board after a earning a draw against Shakhtar Donetsk in Warsaw.
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