Camilo Durán, Celtic’s new signing, just bagged his third goal in three matches this weekend against AC Milan, and trust me, the excitement is palpable. This Colombian attacker is already showing everyone he’s the real deal, hitting the ground running even before the new season officially kicks off. Talk about making a statement right out of the gate, especially against a top-tier squad like AC Milan.
Durán Is Flying, And Everyone’s Noticing
The buzz around Durán is off the charts, and even veteran left-back Kieran Tierney couldn’t stop praising the guy. After the 2-2 draw with AC Milan at Celtic Park on Saturday, Tierney told the official club media that Durán is absolutely “flying.” It’s tough for new players to slot right into a team, even in pre-season, but Durán has made it look easy. “He’s came in and settled in straight away,” Tierney confirmed, giving credit to Durán’s hustle and the rest of the boys for making him feel at home. Three goals in three games is not just good for a friendly, it’s a huge sign of what’s to come once the real games begin!
Good Workout, Tasty Challenges Against AC Milan
That 2-2 draw with AC Milan was a proper test for the Bhoys, a “good workout for the team against a top side,” as Tierney put it. Tierney, who was fresh off his World Cup run with Scotland last month, emphasized how crucial those minutes were for everyone’s legs, especially with the opening Scottish Premiership encounter with Dundee on Flag Day right around the corner. He thought the squad played solid, highlighting their “good goals from a high press” and how they “defended well together.” Yeah, it was a friendly, but Tierney admitted there were some “tasty challenges,” because both teams absolutely wanted to win. You could see that passion, that drive, even in a pre-season match. That’s the kind of competitive fire you love to see early on.
What’s Next for the Bhoys?
The new campaign starts next Monday night against Dundee, and the squad is absolutely itching to get going for real. Tierney revealed everyone’s “looking forward to it,” and they’ve got a crucial week of training ahead to get locked in. On the transfer front, it sounds like more help is on the way. Bodø/Glimt’s Kasper Høgh is reportedly nearing a move to the Double-winners, and Martin O’Neill still has a few spots on his summer shopping list, including a goalkeeper, a back-up left-back, a midfielder, and a winger. Imagine Durán with even more talent around him! Celtic fans are hoping those deals get done soon so any new additions can be ready for the Dundee opener. It’s time to put that pre-season form to the test and show the Scottish Premiership what this team is made of. Get ready, Flag Day is gonna be electric!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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