Celtic this evening officially announced via the club’s official website the signing of Finland international goalkeeper, Viljami Sinisalo, from English Premier League side, Aston Villa on a five-year deal, subject to international clearance.
Speaking to Celtic TV after signing for the Scottish champions, Viljami Sinisalo said: “I know Celtic is a huge football club and it’s really exciting to be part of something so big. It feels amazing.”
The 22-year-old Finnish keeper came through the ranks of Aston Villa’s academy and spent last season on loan at Exeter City where he was named player of the year for the English League One side after making 50 first team appearances across all competitions.
Brendan Rodgers is delighted
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers said: “I am delighted to welcome Vil to Celtic. He is a keeper with real qualities and someone we have been aware of and monitored for some time. Clearly we have been looking to develop our goalkeeping team and we are really pleased to have secured one of the talented keepers we really wanted.”
Note that last remark from Brendan: “we are really pleased to have secured ONE of the talented keepers we really wanted.”
One down, one to go…Let’s see what tomorrow brings, Kasper.
🆕 Tervetuloa, Sinisalo! 🇫🇮
Highly-rated Finnish International goalkeeper Viljami Sinisalo joins #CelticFC from Aston Villa on a five-year deal – subject to international clearance ✍
Welcome to Paradise, Viljami! 🍀
— Celtic Football Club (@CelticFC) July 16, 2024
Viljami Sinisalo is here for keeps! 🧤💚#CelticFC🍀 pic.twitter.com/UTAfVxGPPu
— Celtic Football Club (@CelticFC) July 16, 2024
