Celtic have signed Liam Hughes from Dungannon Swifts.
The 16-year-old only joined Dungannon last summer but will move to Glasgow and become part of the Celtic academy.
LIAM HUGHES
Academy Staff and players are delighted to welcome goalkeeper Liam on his recent signing from Dungannon Swifts.At 16 Liam has already played in Dungannon’s first team and represented N Ireland at U17 level. A great addition to our squad. ???? pic.twitter.com/oGr3RYB3V1
— Celtic FC Academy (@CelticFCAcademy) February 20, 2018
Hughes will be hoping to follow the progress of Conor Hazard who has been Celtic’s third choice keeper and is currently out on loan at Falkirk.
Hazard joined Celtic from Cliftonville in 2014 and has worked his way through the u-17 and Development Squad and signed a four year contract last September.
The Irish market is extensively scouted with English clubs represented in every county looking to lure the top talents across the water.
With Neil Lennon and Brendan Rodgers in charge at Celtic the club’s profile has never been stronger.
Hughes will be able to play for the Celtic u-17 side this season and next while enjoying the benefits of full time specialised goalkeeping training.
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