Lennon hails ‘very talented’ new duo

Celtic manager Neil Lennon has expressed his delight at securing his first two signings of the summer, with Christopher Jullien and Luca Connell both due to train with the squad for the first time today.

Centre-half Jullien sealed his £7million move from Toulouse on Friday and over the weekend he was joined by Liverpoolborn teenager Luca Connell, who has arrived from Bolton Wanderers.

Both players missed Saturday’s 2-1 friendly victory over SC Wiener in Austria but will join their new teammates in Switzerland this morning as preparations continue for this month’s Champions League qualifying match against FK Sarajevo.

Connell, pictured, can play in defence or midfield and has represented the Republic of Ireland at youth level. The 18-yearold broke into Bolton’s first team in the second half of last season and Lennon liked what he saw.

“He’s a very talented young player,” said the Celtic boss. “He broke into the senior side with Bolton in the Championship.

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