Celtic switch information: Benjamin Nygren joins Scottish champions from FC Nordsjaelland on five-year deal | Soccer Information
Celtic have signed Benjamin Nygren from FC Nordsjaelland for a price of round £2m.
The 23-year-old has agreed a five-year deal, changing into Celtic’s third summer time signing, arriving from Nordsjaelland, the place he scored 16 objectives in all competitions final season.
Nygren made his worldwide debut for Sweden earlier this 12 months and has already scored twice in 4 appearances for his nation beneath Jon Dahl Tomasson.
Nygren has impressed since making his Sweden debut earlier this 12 months
Kieran Tierney’s return to Parkhead was the primary confirmed summer time switch, after the defender agreed a pre-contract along with his boyhood membership.
In the meantime, goalkeeper Ross Doohan can be again on the membership on a three-year deal after leaving Aberdeen.
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Celtic fixtures: St Mirren opener, first Previous Agency on Aug 31
Celtic start their newest title defence at dwelling to St Mirren on the opening weekend of the brand new Scottish Premiership season on Sunday August 3, reside on Sky Sports activities.
Brendan Rodgers’ champions will kick off in entrance of the Sky cameras at 4.30pm, with their first away recreation at Aberdeen on August 10 additionally reside on Sky.
Their first assembly in opposition to Rangers might be at Ibrox on Sunday, August 31 at 12pm – reside on Sky Sports activities.
The Hoops begin 2026 by internet hosting their Previous Agency rivals on January 3, additionally reside on Sky, earlier than one other journey to Govan on February 28 for his or her ultimate assembly earlier than the cut up.
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Brendan Rodgers says he welcomes extra competitors within the Scottish Premiership and whereas admitting he retains a watch on his rivals, his focus is on making Celtic the most effective they are often
There aren’t any Boxing Day fixtures scheduled this season, with Celtic away to Livingston on Saturday December 27.
Celtic’s ultimate pre-split fixture takes place on April 11 in opposition to St Mirren, with the league marketing campaign concluding on the weekend of Might 16/17 and the play-off ultimate bringing a curtain down on proceedings on Might 21 and 24.