Scottish champions Celtic have confirmed the signing of midfielder Ryan Christie from fellow Premiership side Inverness Caledonian Thistle.

The 20-year-old has put pen to paper to a four-year contract at Celtic Park, a deal that is meant to keep him at the club until June 2019.




Christie though will return to Inverness immediately on a season-long loan deal, but has an option inserted in the deal that could trigger a move back to Paradise in January.

The highly rated youngster has already managed a total of 66 appearances for Inverness, scoring nine goals and has also provided his team-mates with four equally important assists.
 

Ryan Christie


Celtic boss Ronny Deila heaped praise on his latest acquisition, insisting that the midfielder has been brought in keeping in mind the long-term future of the club.

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The deal is also expected to bring in a lot of excitement among the Celtic faithful, Deila feels.

“Ryan is a hugely talented young player and it is great news that we have secured his long-term future with Celtic", the manager told his club's official website.

“He is someone who has so much in his game and he is a young player who will excite our fans and ultimately be an important part of our future success.”