Jeffrey Schlupp joins Celtic: Crystal Palace player moves to Scottish champions on loan until summer | Football News

Celtic have signed Jeffrey Schlupp on loan from Crystal Palace at the end of a quiet January transfer window for the club.

Brendan Rodgers will hope the 32-year-old, who is out of contract at the end of the season, will provide versatility and competition for places after a frustrating month.

The former Leicester City player can operate at left-back, in midfield, or further forward and has made over 200 appearances for Palace since joining in 2017.

He is Celtic’s second signing of the window after winger Jota returned to the club in an £8m move from Rennes, 18-months after leaving for Saudi Arabia.

Full-back Alex Valle had his loan from Barcelona cut short, while Kieran Tierney agreed a pre-contract to return from Arsenal in the summer.

The Scottish champions also lost Kyogo Furuhashi, with the striker moving to Rennes in a £10m deal.

Schlupp told the club’s website: “I am really happy to join Celtic, such a massive and iconic name in football.

“I have spoken to Brendan, and I am really looking forward to working with him and the lads in the squad as we aim to bring more silverware to our supporters.

“The team has already done brilliantly this season, both domestically and in Europe, and I know I am joining a really successful team, but I want to add to this, to play my own part and help us achieve even more.

“I can’t wait to get started, to pull on those famous green and white hoops, meet the fans and give everything I have to bring us more and more good times.”

Brendan Rodgers added: “I am really pleased that we have been able to bring Jeffrey to the club. I know he will love it at Celtic and I am sure our fans will love him and what he can bring to us.

“He is a fantastic guy, someone with real high-level experience and with great attributes including power, pace and versatility.

“I know that he can be a really important addition to our squad this season.”