Gustaf Lagerbielke: Celtic Secure Sensational Five-Year Signing of Swedish Defender for Just £3m

Celtic have officially confirmed the arrival of defender Gustaf Lagerbielke from Elfsborg. The 23-year-old has signed a five-year contract with the club, joining them in a deal worth approximately £3m. This move comes in the wake of fellow Swedish defender Carl Starfelt's departure to LaLiga club Celta Vigo.

After sealing his move to the Scottish Premiership champions, Lagerbielke expressed his excitement and pride to be at Celtic Park, where he will proudly don the No 4 jersey. Having made 16 appearances in the Swedish league this season, he also earned his first international cap in January during a friendly victory against Iceland.

When you mention the name 'Celtic', the first thought that comes to mind is undoubtedly the passionate fans, the stadium, and the incredible atmosphere they create here. Additionally, the team boasts a roster of talented players from both the past and present, which makes me incredibly thrilled to have the opportunity to play alongside them. My ultimate goal is to contribute to the team's success and achieve numerous victories and titles.

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Brendan Rodgers has made six signings this summer upon his return to Celtic.

Gustaf becomes the latest addition to the team, being the sixth player to join under Brendan Rodgers' management this season. This follows the earlier signings of Marco Tilio, Odin Holm, Hyeokkyu Kwon, Hyunjun Yang, and Maik Nawrocki.

Rodgers expressed his satisfaction with finalizing the deal for Gustaf to join the club. He emphasized Gustaf's exciting talent, great attributes, and readiness to tackle the challenges that Celtic will present.

"I know he is really hungry to achieve success with us. We think he will bring even more quality to our squad and we really look forward to working with him."

Wilson: New style under Rodgers will take time

Mark Wilson, a former defender, is confident that Celtic will keep getting better under the leadership of Rodgers. The returning manager aims to establish his own unique playing style after taking over from Ange Postecoglou. The Hoops' flawless start to the league campaign was sustained with a 3-1 triumph against Aberdeen on Sunday, as they strive to secure their third consecutive Scottish Premiership championship.

"When facing a visit to Pittodrie in the second game of the season, it undoubtedly poses a challenge, especially for a new manager," stated Wilson.

"In my opinion, Celtic managed to navigate the match successfully. It is evident that they are not performing at their utmost level of brilliance, a fact acknowledged by many."

There are minor variations in their playing style this season compared to the previous one, but their performance at the attacking end remains highly impressive. Brendan Rogers' strategies will need some time to be fully embraced by the players, but he has effectively built upon the solid foundation established by Ange Postecoglou.

Kyogo now assumes a deeper position as O'Riley ventures past the striker or Maeda infiltrates behind, serving as a prominent variation that reflects the manager's personal touch.

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