Celtic sign five in one day after Van den Berg & Lotomba arrive
Celtic complete loan deals for former England goalkeeper Sam Johnstone and teenage Chelsea duo Shumaira Mheuka and Landon Emenalo.
Celtic bolstered their squad on one day, signing five players before Wednesday's Europa League deadline. Teenage Dutch midfielder Joel van den Berg joined on a four-year deal from PSV Eindhoven, along with loan signings Jordan Lotomba from Feyenoord and Chelsea duo Shumaira Mheuka and Landon Emenalo. Lotomba, 28, will be with Celtic on a temporary basis until the end of the season.
Former England goalkeeper Sam Johnstone, 33, arrives from Wolverhampton Wanderers, providing competition for Finland's Viljami Sinisalo. Mheuka, 18, extended his Chelsea contract until 2031, while Emenalo, also 18, joins on loan to cover for Kieran Tierney at left-back. Johnstone, who had not played since March due to an injury, expressed excitement about joining the club, praising the atmosphere and management.
Manager Martin O'Neill welcomed the new additions, describing them as a valuable asset for the team.
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