Celtic complete signing of Morton defender Isaac English as three year deal finally signed

Celtic have completed the signing of highly-rated young defender Isaac English from Greenock Morton.

The 17-year old centre-back moves to the Hoops for an undisclosed fee, believed to be £50,000, and has signed a three-year deal.

He was a key member of the Morton U18 side which won the Club Academy Scotland Performance League last season.

He was named on the bench for their first team for a Championship game against Ayr United.

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English will join up with Stephen McManus’ Celts B team with a view to progressing and developing into a first-team player in the future.

In a statement on Celtic’s website, the club said: “Celtic Football Club is delighted to announce the signing of Isaac English from Greenock Morton on a three-year deal.

“He helped the under-18’s reach the final of the Club Academy Scotland cup, with his impressive performances eventually earning him a call-up to the Cappielow side’s first team.

“English will join up with Celtic FC B team, where he will work and progress under manager and former Celtic captain, Stephen McManus.”