Celtic Signs Kasper Schmeichel: A Reunion with Brendan Rodgers

Celtic FC has signed Danish goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel on a one-year contract. Schmeichel, who previously played under Brendan Rodgers at Leicester City, brings extensive experience and a winning mentality. Having left French club Nice and spent last season at Anderlecht, Schmeichel is excited to join a club with passion and history.

Celtic FC has secured the services of Danish goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel on a one-year deal, marking a significant addition to their squad. The 37-year-old, known for helping Leicester City clinch the 2016 Premier League title and the FA Cup in 2021 under now Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers, brings a wealth of experience to the team.

Schmeichel expressed his enthusiasm for joining the Scottish club, stating, "Celtic is one of the world's proper football clubs, a massive name and a place of real passion and success. Celtic is what football is all about." He is also eager to reunite with Rodgers, praising him as a top manager he knows well.

Rodgers highlighted Schmeichel's qualities, emphasizing his trust in the goalkeeper's ability and personality. "Kasper is a real quality keeper and someone with the ability and personality to be great for us. He is a guy I trust and someone who knows how to win," Rodgers noted on the Celtic website, underlining the shared passion for football between the club and the player.

(With inputs from agencies.)