The Celtic players are looking forward to welcoming new goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel to the squad after the Danish internationalist signed on at the club on a one-year deal.

Speaking from their base in Washington DC where the first team are on a pre-season tour of the USA, the Champions were looking forward to the new arrival.

Greg Taylor said: “It’s a massive signing for us. Joe Hart was a great servant to the club and a great guy to have around the place so hopefully that’s what we’ve got again.

“Playing in the Euros for Denmark you saw that Kasper’s a real leader and we’re delighted have him.

James Forrest added: “I’ve never met him but the gaffer’s had him at Leicester before and obviously Joe has spoken about him a few times and spoken very highly of him, so everyone is looking forward to meeting him and playing alongside him.

Kasper Schmeichel becomes the second goalkeeper signing of the summer after the capture of Viljami Sinisalo from Aston Villa, and the Dane is due to meet up with his new team-mates Stateside as they prepare for matches against DC United, Manchester City and Chelsea.

Defender, Liam Scales reckons Celtic have got the perfect replacement for Joe Hart, who retired from the game after three successful seasons at the club.

The Irishman said: “If you could go and get a like for like, he’s the one. You’re losing out on an internationalist and a Premier League winner but then you’re getting another one in so we’re really looking forward to greeting him and playing with him.”

Anthony Ralston was equally excited to welcome Celtic’s new No.1. The Hoops full-back said: “He’ll be a great addition to the team.

“Obviously everybody loved Joe and he did amazing things for the club, so to have Kasper in now he’ll be a great addition to the squad and we wish him all the best.”

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Celts can’t wait to welcome Kasper Schmeichel to the fold