Celtic have announced the double signing of Joe Hart and James McCarthy.
Goalkeeper Hart joins from Tottenham on a three-year deal while McCarthy has penned a four-year contract following his summer exit from Crystal Palace.
The Hoops will be hoping both men can have a positive impact on the squad after a difficult start to the season.
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Welcome to #CelticFC, Joe Hart and James McCarthy! ๐#WelcomeHart ๐ค #WelcomeMcCarthy
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Manager Ange Postecoglou said on the clubโs official site: โIโm delighted that we have signed two top-class players in Joe and James.
โBoth of them have a wealth of experience at both club and international level and that is something which can only benefit the squad, and Iโm looking forward to working with both of them.
โI know our supporters will be well aware of both players, and Iโm sure theyโll welcome them to the club and look forward to seeing both of them play for Celtic in the seasons ahead.โ
Hart, the 34-year-old former England and Manchester City goalkeeper, played 10 times for Spurs last season but only in FA Cup and Europa League games. He has left Spurs for ยฃ1million with a year to go on his deal.
Postecoglou started the season with Greece international Vasilis Barkas, signed last year from AEK for a reported ยฃ5million fee, between the sticks but he has been replaced by Scott Bain in what is widely perceived as a problem position for the Parkhead club.
Hart said: โThis is a great moment for me in my career and I am absolutely delighted to be joining a club of Celticโs stature.
โI know just how big this club is and of the incredible support that it enjoys, and I canโt wait to play in front of the fans at Celtic Park.
โIโm looking forward to meeting up with my new team-mates now and getting to work with the squad and, in particular, the other goalkeepers here.โ
We have reached agreement with @CelticFC for the transfer of Joe Hart.
We wish Joe all the best for the future.
โ Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) August 3, 2021
McCarthy returns to Scotland 10 years after leaving Hamilton following distinguished spells at Wigan, Everton and Palace.
The 30-year-old, who is a Republic of Ireland international, joins after two years at Selhurst Park.
He added: โTo have signed for Celtic is a brilliant feeling and this is a special day for me and my family.
โI know all about the club, the size of it and all the success itโs enjoyed, particularly in recent years. Iโm looking forward to pulling on the Hoops, playing at Paradise and helping the team deliver more success to these amazing fans in the seasons ahead.โ
Postecoglouโs side are preparing to face Czech hosts Jablonec in the first leg of their Europa League third qualifying round on Thursday.
Celtic have already been knocked out of the Champions League qualifiers by Danish side Midtjylland and lost 2-1 to Hearts at Tynecastle in their cinch Premiership opener at Tynecastle on Saturday night.
