Celtic say Wanyama deal done

Celtic have confirmed the signing of Victor Wanyama as manager Neil Lennon played down the consequences of Beram Kayal’s broken nose.

Kayal was injured after being caught by an accidental elbow from Adam Hughes during Celtic’s 2-0 friendly win over Perth Glory.

But the Israel international is not expected to miss Celtic’s Premier League opener against Hibernian on July 24 – and could even feature in the final match of their Australian tour against Melbourne Victory on Wednesday.

Lennon said: “He got a broken nose and we don’t want to take any chances with him.

“We will wait until he gets fit again. He may play the next game here or he may not be involved until we are back in the UK.”

Celtic later confirmed that Wanyama had signed a four-year contract following their successful appeal to the Scottish Football Association over his work permit on Friday.

The 20-year-old Kenya international, who has been signed as a centre-back, has to wait in Belgium for the UK Border Agency to rubber-stamp the SFA’s decision.

But Celtic confirmed he would be joining them after he passed a medical on Friday.

Wanyama, who has been signed as a defender following his near £1 million move from Germinal Beerschot, said: “I am delighted to sign for Celtic FC. With the formalities now out of the way, I can look forward to meeting up with my new team-mates and manager on their return from Australia.”