Team-mates and fans praise Wanyama deal on twitter
Both clubs and the player seem pleased with the business while Celtic supporters and players seem in unison that it’s a good move for all involved.
Celtic striker Gary Hooper tweeted his former team-mate: ‘All the best bossman’ with the midfielder responding with: ‘cheers goal machine.
Wanyama used the most fan friendly media to express his feelings about the move tweeting: ‘The club as been great you fans incredible… 67 will always be in my HEART. I hope you wish me well.
“I have a day of mixed emotion.happy to play in EPL,honoured to be the 1st Kenyan to play in EPL…But VERY SAD TO leave PARADISE.
“Thanks for the support you gave me and the songs too.”
Wanyama’s transfer is the perfect example of Celtic’s transfer model with Neil Lennon looking forward to re-investing the money and perhaps discovering another Victor.
The Celtic boss tweeted: “Would like to wish Victor Wanyama the best in his future..he was a wonderful player for Celtic.”
From the same hymn sheet @terry_obrien86 added: ” Just shows you don’t always have to spend millions to get a good player. #Wanyama was a great piece of business by @OfficialNeil.”
Hoops fan @MrMacFunn got it spot on with: “#Wanyama will go onto great things. However he won’t get a better club than Celtic. Great signing for Southampton.”
Another fan @notleks_nobad caught the mood with: “The fans reaction to #Wanyama on departing the club is simply amazing. EVERYONE wants to see him do well. ON YERSEL VIC !!!
Celtic’s official website stated: “He leaves Celtic with the best wishes and support of everyone at the Club as our own preparations continue for the new season.”