Efrain Juárez to Celtic

Old news for you but not for everyone.

 

Juarez Threads Merged.

 

WELL SAID!

 

where'd you hear that

 

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cheers!!!!!!!!i want a celtic jersey some one said juarez will be #4 so i'm just wating to be confirmed so i can put that number and name on back

 

same here, ill get him on the away top though

 

alot of money ill be spending mate, i really liked the 3 new pumas ones plus the celtic with the lettering

 

Celtic Superstore - the only official online store!

 

:juarez:

glad its finally official my fav signing so far makes up a bit for boruc leaving

thanks fabenzo

iam going to e-mail the puma guy next week when iam back at work an say to him if he knows if there able to get the new ones

 

if you cant find one let me know i can probably find you one easier here mate, they will start selling it monday here .

 

how wrong we all were

 

Huh What fecking eejit said that :icon_mrgreen:

 

EFRAIN JUAREZ has always been looking for Eric.

Celtic's new signing will arrive in Glasgow this weekend to start his career at Parkhead after securing his travel visa.
And in an exclusive interview with SunSport, the Mexican has revealed how his love of football was fuelled by eccentric Manchester United legend Eric Cantona.
Juarez admits he was OBSESSED by the Red Devils' French hero as a kid and kept a scrapbook of his career.
He even has old VHS videos of EVERY game Cantona played for France and United which was screened live on TV in his home country.
Juarez said: "Cantona is my football hero.
"He is the player who caught my eye when I was a little boy.
"I loved his character, passion, energy and his aggression on the pitch. I said to myself 'I would love to be like him'.
"I was so crazy about him that I made an album about him. I collected football stickers and I have newspapers cuttings and magazine interviews with him.
"I also taped all the games he played for France and Manchester United on VHS video. I keep them in a very special place at my parents' home.
"I used to watch all his games on television. Basically, I dreamed that one day I would become the Mexican Eric Cantona.
"Nowadays, you need to have character, leadership and be very fit to play at the highest level.
"Eric had those qualities and now I have the chance to emulate him in Europe with Celtic."
Juarez, 22, is the first Mexican footballer to play in Scotland.
And he has already called on the Hoops faithful to make him feel at home by wearing ponchos and sombreros.
He said: "I am very proud to be the first Mexican player in the history of Scottish football.
"Thanks to Celtic, I am going to make my dream come true to play in Europe professionally. Celtic are a huge club with an incredible history. I cannot wait to wear the Celtic jersey and play for them.
"When my agent told me Celtic had made some enquiries about me, I told him to do everything possible to close the deal.
"Maybe some supporters will go to the stadium wearing ponchos and sombreros.
"Seriously, every stadium, fans and club have their own culture and way of understanding football.
"Obviously, it will be incredible and it will be an honour if I can add some Mexican culture inside Celtic Park.
"I watched Celtic games on ESPN in the past and I know just how intimidating the atmosphere is at Celtic Park. I have no doubts our fans will be supporting the team and that will help me to settle well in Glasgow.
"I cannot wait to play for Celtic. This is the biggest step in my football career and I have to take this opportunity."
Juarez also revealed he will make sure he settles in quickly by bringing tins of spicy Mexican food with him.

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He added: "I'm going to Europe to succeed. This is not an adventure, this is an important step in my football career. I'm very excited to have signed for a historic club in Europe with a tradition as long as Glasgow Celtic.
"They have won more than 60 leagues, cups and the European Cup. They were the first team to win three trophies in one season.
"I know they have a big rivalry with Rangers.
"I will have no trouble in understanding the language because I speak English perfectly.
"I'm aware I'll be in a country with another culture, other traditions, but that will not prevent my development as a footballer.
"There are Mexicans everywhere in the world, including Scotland. And don't worry, I've brought plenty of cans of spicy Mexican food, so I won't miss my beloved country."
Juarez knows the Hoops' mentality is to win every game and he has assured the fans he won't settle for second best.
He said: "Celtic are a winning team. For them, a draw is a failure and I go along with that.
"They also have some great players who will be playing in the Champions League.
"The style of football will be typically British. English, Scottish and Irish are all the same. It will be physical, but not dirty. The important thing is to just go out and win. Neil Lennon has told me what is expected of me, but we haven't talked tactics yet. It doesn't matter what position I play for Celtic, it will just be a pleasure to play for them.
"I'm going to Scotland with a winning attitude, I'm very clear about that.
"Nothing will prevent me from establishing myself and improving. I want to be remembered as a Mexican player who got to the very top of the game.
"I'm very excited about the move. I just want to play for Celtic as soon as possible - hopefully in the Champions League next week."



Read more: Ooh aah.. I&rsquo;m the Mexican Cantona | The Sun |Home Scotland|Scottish Sport|SPL

 

Can just picture him landing this right on that Lanky streak of pish laff ,

 

bhoy will do nicely here

as for the sombreros and ponchos statement, i can see it happening now

 

What a * legend. All his interviews are class

 

nooooooooooooooo please no sombreros or ponchos

 

* mate it was his idea