Ljungberg joins Celtic

Former Arsenal and West Ham star Freddie Ljungberg has signed for Celtic yesterday. The 33-year-old Ljungberg passed a medical yesterday and could make his debut for the Glasgow giants in Sunday’s Old Firm derby at Rangers at Ibrox. “Celtic are...

Former Arsenal and West Ham star Freddie Ljungberg has signed for Celtic yesterday.

The 33-year-old Ljungberg passed a medical yesterday and could make his debut for the Glasgow giants in Sunday’s Old Firm derby at Rangers at Ibrox.

“Celtic are delighted to announce the signing of Freddie Ljungberg,” said a club statement.

Ljungberg, who has been training with Celtic this week, was at Parkhead on Wednesday to watch the 1-0 win over Motherwell that saw the Hoops go back to the top of the SPL.

Although terms of the deal have not been disclosed, reports in the Scottish press have said Ljungberg has signed until the end of the season with a view to extending his stay if the move proves successful.

Celtic need cover for South Korean internationals Cha Du-Ri and Ki Sung-Yueng who left for the Asian Cup in Qatar next month.

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