Dutch striker signs up for Celtic

The Scottish champions have forked out a £3.4m fee for the 27-year-old who has signed a three-year deal with the option of a further year.

Vennegoor of Hesselink said: "It is a fantastic move to a great club. I had five years at PSV and they are a great club too but this is a step up for me.

"I intended to go to another country and had a good feeling about Celtic."

The Dutchman will not make his debut against Hibernian this weekend but cannot wait until he plays his first game at Celtic Park.

He added: "Celtic are a fantastic club and anyone who knows football around the world knows the club, their great history and great fans.

"I hope to score goals and also be a good team player so that, when Celtic are playing good, I'm playing good."

Vennegoor of Hesselink began his career at FC Twente before moving to PSV in 2001.

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