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Ange Postecoglou explains why Celtic fans should be excited about Osaze Urhoghide
Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou has explained why he feels Osaze Urhoghide will be a success at Parkhead.
The Hoops have snapped up the 20-year-old defender from Sheffield Wednesday after his contract expired.
Urhoghide has become the first Celtic signing of the Postecoglou era and has penned a four-year contract.

Born in the Netherlands, Urhoghide moved to England as a child and began his career at AFC Wimbledon.
He joined Sheffield Wednesday in 2019 and went on to make 21 appearances for the club.
According to , the likes of Benfica and Leeds United wanted Urhoghide, but he turned them down to join Celtic.
A versatile defender, Urhoghide’s primary position is at centre-back, but he can also play on the left and right side of defence.

Postecoglou on Celtic newcomer Urhoghide: “It’s great to get him here”
Postecoglou feels Urhoghide is a talented player who will be a success in green and white.
Speaking of the new signing, Postecoglou told the Celtic : “It’s great.
“He’s someone that the club’s been tracking for a while and when I came on board, I managed to have a meeting with him and he’s a good young man, he’s very ambitious.
“He’s just beginning his football career but he shows all the attributes on and off the field to want to become a top player, so it’s great to get him here.
“He can play a couple of positions at the back and, most importantly, he’s really keen to learn and develop and I think this will be a great environment for him.

“He’s a modern defender. He’s good athletically, he’s mobile, he’s quick and he wants to get on the ball.
“He can play a couple of different positions, and from our perspective, and the way we want to play our football, there are certain things I look for in players irrespective of age, and he’s got some really good attributes to be a top defender.
“The most important thing is, he’s got a real desire to reach the very top.
“He’s excited about joining the club, which is important to me because that’s the first thing I want to hear from players, that they’re really keen to join us.”