Viljami Sinisalo’s first Celtic words as Aston Villa keeper completes a £1 million transfer

The Finnish international, 22, has agreed to a long-term deal with the Scottish champions.

Celtic have signed Aston Villa custodian Viljami Sinisalo on a long-term deal.

Football Scotland exclusively revealed on Monday night that the 22-year-old Finland international had agreed to a £1 million transfer to Parkhead. The shot-stopper was spotted with his new teammates at Glasgow Airport on Tuesday morning, as Brendan Rodgers’ team flew to America for a 12-day pre-season tour.

And now the Hoops have officially announced his five-year contract. Sinisalo spoke for the first time, saying, “It feels amazing. It’s been on the cards for a little while and it’s finally nice to get it done.”

"It feels amazing. It’s been on the cards for a little while and it’s finally nice to get it done."

Our new Finnish International goalkeeper, Viljami Sinisalo, gave his first interview after signing for the Celts! 🎙🇫🇮

Watch in full on @CelticTV ⤵#CelticFC🍀

— Celtic Football Club (@CelticFC) July 16, 2024

Also with a message to the fans saying, “I’ll always show great passion to play and you’ll always see some who’s willing to work hard and do his very best for the Football Club”

👋💚 A special message to the Celtic fans from new Bhoy, Viljami Sinisalo!#CelticFC🍀 pic.twitter.com/CPyQ2JCO8n

— Celtic Football Club (@CelticFC) July 16, 2024

Rodgers, Celtic’s double-winning manager, said: “I am delighted to welcome Vil to Celtic. He is a keeper with real qualities and someone we have been aware of and monitored for some time. Clearly we have been looking to develop our goalkeeping team and we are really pleased to have secured one of the talented keepers we really wanted.”

Sinisalo has been brought in as a backup and will be mentored by the newly appointed Kasper Schmeichel. The Denmark No. 1 underwent a medical in Italy on Tuesday and will take over as first-choice custodian from the recently retired Joe Hart. Schmeichel, who started all four games in the Euros, is a free agent after a year with Anderlecht.

Celtic confirms the signing of Viljami Sinisalo from Aston Villa.

In other news, Celtic confirms the signing of Viljami Sinisalo from Aston Villa.