Celtic signs Colombian striker Camilo Duran from Qarabag for £6m
Celtic FC completed the signing of Colombian forward Camilo Duran from Azerbaijani club Qarabag on a five-year deal for an undisclosed fee, reported as approximately £6 million. The 24-year-old scored 15 goals and provided 10 assists last season, including five Champions League goals. Duran becomes Celtic’s first summer signing and the first Colombian to play for the Scottish champions. Manager Martin O’Neill addressed fan concerns about slow transfer activity, stating more signings are expected.
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Celtic set to sign Colombian forward Camilo Duran from Qarabag for £5.5m
Celtic are set to complete their first summer signing, acquiring 24-year-old Colombian forward Camilo Duran from Azerbaijani club Qarabag for a reported £5.5 million. Duran, described as 'a bit of a rebel' by a former coach, scored five goals in the Champions League last season, matching the tallies of stars like Vinicius Junior and Desire Doue. He is a versatile, left-footed attacker who can play as a centre-forward, right winger, or left winger. In his sole season at Qarabag, he recorded 15 goals and 10 assists in 45 appearances. Duran previously played in Brazil for Flamengo (on loan) and in Portugal's second tier. His former coach notes that pressure fuels him and that he is a 'hot-headed' but determined player. Celtic fans can expect a powerful, pacey forward with strong hold-up play, as highlighted by manager Brendan Rodgers.
BBC SportCamilo Duran completes five-year switch to Celtic from Qarabag
Celtic have confirmed the signing of Colombian forward Camilo Duran from Azerbaijani club Qarabag on a five-year deal for an undisclosed fee. The 24-year-old scored 15 goals and provided 10 assists last season, including five goals in 10 Champions League appearances. Duran, Celtic's first summer signing, expressed his ambition to continue scoring in the Champions League and hopes the move will help him earn a place in the Colombian national team. He is the first Colombian to play for Celtic and has joined the club's training camp in Portugal.
BBC SportCeltic complete signing of Colombian forward Camilo Duran from Qarabag
Celtic have officially announced the signing of Colombian forward Camilo Duran from Azerbaijani club Qarabag on a five-year contract. The 24-year-old joins the Scottish Premiership champions for an undisclosed fee after a standout season in which he scored 15 goals and provided 10 assists, including five goals in 10 Champions League appearances. Duran becomes Celtic's first signing of the summer and the first Colombian to play for the club. He expressed his ambition to continue scoring in the Champions League and hopes his performances at Celtic will earn him a call-up to the Colombian national team.
BBC SportCeltic sign Camilo Duran from Qarabag in £6m deal
Celtic have made Colombian striker Camilo Duran their first summer signing, joining from Azerbaijani club Qarabag FK for approximately £6 million. The 24-year-old scored 15 goals last season, including five in the Champions League, and is manager Martin O'Neill's first new addition. The article also notes that Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain signed a one-year extension after a loan spell. Former Celtic player Chris Sutton commented that the club may need to spend over £50 million to rebuild the squad and compete in the Champions League. Celtic begin their Scottish Premiership title defence against Dundee on August 3, live on Sky Sports.
SkySports | NewsQarabag's Camilo Durán set for Celtic medical as first summer signing
Celtic manager Martin O'Neill has confirmed that Qarabag forward Camilo Durán is poised to become the club's first summer signing. The 24-year-old Colombian is due to undergo a medical for an undisclosed fee after impressing with five goals in 10 Champions League appearances last season. Durán spent less than a year at the Azerbaijan Premier League runners-up after joining from Portuguese club Portimonense. O'Neill addressed fan concerns about the lack of new signings compared to rivals Heart of Midlothian and Rangers, stating that the club has offers in for multiple players and expects to add 'really decent players' in the coming weeks. Durán began his senior career in Portugal's lower leagues before helping Qarabag, where he recorded 15 goals and 10 assists in 48 appearances last season.
BBC SportQarabag's Camilo Duran set for Celtic medical as first summer signing
Celtic manager Martin O'Neill has confirmed that Qarabag forward Camilo Duran is poised to undergo a medical to become the Scottish champions' first summer signing. The 24-year-old Colombian will arrive for an undisclosed fee after less than a year with the Azerbaijan Premier League runners-up. Duran, who previously played for Portuguese clubs Portimonense, Estrela Amadora, and Lusitania, scored 15 goals and provided 10 assists in 48 appearances for Qarabag last season. His five goals in 10 Champions League appearances drew attention. O'Neill addressed fan concerns about Celtic's slow transfer activity compared to rivals Heart of Midlothian and Rangers, stating the club has offers in for multiple players and expects to add 'really decent players' in the coming weeks.
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