With Christmas approaching, it’s a chance for the 26-year-old to welcome his family over to show off his new surroundings, but while they have been in Sweden, the defender says it’s been the Celtic fans that have made him feel at home.

Sitting down to speak with the official Celtic programme ahead of Sunday’s clash with Motherwell, he said: “I got my Christmas tree the other day and when I went to buy it, the people were Celtic fans, so they just gave it to me for free! I tried to pay but they wouldn’t let me.

“Being able to play in front of those fans is so special as well, they make you enjoy playing every time and we get unbelievable support.

“I like living here a lot, I like to spend time in the West End walking around parks and going to restaurants, but now I have my own place I love to cook which I can do more of.

'I’ve settled in a lot more now and I’m enjoying life outside of the pitch.'

“My housing situation is all sorted which really helps. I was staying in a hotel for a very long time, but now I have my apartment and I’ve been able to have family and friends over, so I’m enjoying life.

“I’ve got into the groove of things a lot more and the atmosphere in the team is great as well, so I’m enjoying life.”

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