Olivier Ntcham has described qualifying for the Champions League group phase as a dream come true.
Over the last two seasons the Frenchman has been playing in Serie A for Genoa but now has the opportunity to play against the best of the best.
Ntcham could be heading back to Italy with his new team-mates but a clash with one of the top clubs from Spain and/or Italy is almost assured from tomorrow’s group stage draw.
Dream comes true. Here we are #championsleague proud of my team @celticfc ??????????????????????????#ntcham #celticfc #glasgow @Scotty_Sinclair pic.twitter.com/xPMSbGVl22
— Olivier Ntcham (@OlivierNtcham) August 22, 2017
Brendan Rodgers made Ntcham his priority signing during the transfer window and was rewarded by two outstanding displays in the Play Off matches against Astana.
The Frenchman’s combination of strength and guile is a welcome addition to the Celtic midfield which was already the strongest department of the squad.
As well as adding his strength to the midfield Ntcham’s 80th minute goal, helped by a deflection, allowed a collective sigh of relief as the most ridiculous comeback in European history was finally killed off.