He said: “I spoke to the manager and the plan he has looked very good for me.

“To be here is a dream come true at one of the biggest clubs in the world with the fans and its history.

“Before Celtic came into the picture I had some clubs, but when I heard Celtic wanted me I told my agent this is where I want to be and there was no thinking, I just wanted to come here.

'When I saw them play against Dundee United, my only thought was that I want to be there, scoring, making assists and dribbling because the way we played is beautiful and I want to play in that.'

“It’s a big challenge for me to get into the team but I’m here for it and I will work hard for it.”

It’s not Haksabanovic’s first spell as a player in the UK, having signed as an 18-year-old for West Ham United five years ago.

While things didn’t work out at the East London club, he says it’s a move that has made him stronger for this chapter at Celtic, and with Champions League football to look forward to he can’t wait to experience those big nights at Celtic Park.

He added: “When I came to West Ham it was Slaven Bilic in charge and he got fired so I had to learn the hard way in football and I learned a lot.

“I was young at 18 and it only made me stronger and into the person I am today.

'Before signing I was waiting at home and I was training by myself and running around thinking about here and starting at Celtic.'

“I’ve heard from the players and they all say it’s amazing, it’s a thing you can’t see in another stadium so this is just a unique feeling to be here and it’s amazing.

“I’m staying in my hotel right now and I’m just thinking of the atmosphere here and going out to play.

“It’s a dream come true to be playing in the biggest tournament in the world, so it will be amazing.”

Sead Hakšabanović: Being here is a dream and now I want to get started