Siegrist completes move to champions

BENJAMIN Siegrist has joined Celtic after leaving Dundee United earlier this summer.

Siegrist, 30, has signed a four-year contract with the Scottish champions and will compete with Joe Hart for the No 1 berth.

He made 145 appearances during four years at Tannadice and was named United player of the year in 2020-21.

Siegrist was linked with a swathe of sides in Britain and abroad as his contract ticked down – including Newcastle, Rangers and Manchester United.

However, the former Aston Villa youngster said one call from Hoops boss Ange Postecoglou sealed the deal.

Siegrist told Celtic’s official website: “I had a phone call from the manager, he hung up the phone and I think people just knew straight away that something good was happening. It was a very proud moment in my career.

“To be here and be representing the football team, the colours, the city and everything, it’s a hugely proud moment, and everything I’ve always wanted to be – at a top environment, at a top team.”