Luis Palma

If Izzy says this guy will be good I’m sold. Mind Henrik and Bangura

 

Has he still not signed?

 

I know there a lot of issues with air traffic control just now but 24hr flight from dubai seems a bit much.

Where the * is he?

We keeping him locker away till midnight on Friday to cover for lack of left back and centre back

 

Luis Palma is set to be launched into the Ibrox cauldron for Celtic this weekend but Alex Dyer is convinced the kid will simply grin and bear it.

The former Kilmarnock boss worked with the Honduran wide boy at Aris Thessaloniki when he was Alan Pardew’s No.2 with the Greek Super League outfit. Palma could handle the heat on wild trips to face big guns such as AEK Athens, Olympiakos and Panathinaikos – where away fans are shut out.

It’ll be the same for the Hoops in Govan this weekend where Brendan Rodgers’ side will be up against it in front of 50,000 Rangers supporters. Dyer watched Palma play with a smile no matter where he went and he reckons the hit kid will have that grinning feeling with Celts. He said: “It can be quite crazy in Greece. It’s a better standard to what people might think. There’s not much difference between the two leagues, if anything, the Greek league might be higher in the rankings.

“There are five or six really big clubs with the likes of Olympiakos, Panathinaikos, POAK, AOK, and us at Aris, clubs with huge supports. They are fanatical over there, they are just crazy about their football.

“It’s like when Celtic play Rangers. You don’t have away supports in Greece and the atmospheres can be intimidating. It’s intense and the demands are huge. But Luis is used to that and he handled it. I’m sure that will stand him in good stead going to Scotland as he won’t be overawed by the atmosphere.

“It’s a step up to Celtic but he’ll cope with Scottish football no problem. I have no doubt he’ll really relish getting his chance in the Champions League too.”

Dyer has no doubts about Palma’s ability. The youngster was one of the hottest properties in Greece with his flexibility to play on both flanks or just off the front.

The 23-year-old’s YouTube reel shows he can also fire a mean free kick and he’s already proved he can cut it with stand-out displays in the Europa League this season – including a goal in the 1-0 win against Dynamo Kyiv. But it’s the off-the-field attributes that Dyer is convinced will make the Honduras cap a hit in the dressing room as well as in the stands.

Dyer – who was Steve Clarke’s right hand man with Killie and Scotland before taking the Rugby Park reins himself – said: “The thing that stands out about him is his tremendous attitude. Luis just football, he loves training and he’s always got a smile on his face around the place.

“He’s good fun around the training ground but he takes it very seriously. He’s one of those guys who is happy to spend hours and hours on the training pitch.

“We’d finish up and he’d still be out there afterwards working on his game. There was this huge desire to improve all the time. I’ve got no doubts he’ll be popular in the dressing room at Celtic.

“First and foremost he’s a good person, full stop. He comes from a very humble background in Honduras and he has always looked after his family.

“We could tell he was a hungry player who wanted to do well for himself and his family back home. This is a great move for him. I’m delighted for him and I hope he does well – I’m sure he will.”

Dyer reckons Celtic are landing a top talent who will get even better. And he believes Parkhead is the perfect place for the youngster to kick on again to another level with Brendan Rodgers as boss.

Dyer said: “He’s a great lad. He’s a very good young player. He’s got two good feet and can play in a variety of positions. Luis can play as a 10 or on the left or right side and he’s got the quality to score goals.

“You can see he’s really good at set pieces, he takes a great free kick. I’m sure he’ll score goals for Celtic. He definitely won’t look out of place. He’s already involved in the Honduras national set up and this will help him kick on again.

“Celtic have a top manager in Brendan and he will take his career to the next level as well. I know Celtic have struggled in the last couple of games but they will be fine. To get someone like Luis to come in and play domestically and in Europe will work out well for everyone concerned.”

 

Great to hear, very welcome input there from Dyer. Buzzing to see this boy.

 

I think he looks excellent. Good off both feet, has a trick and he does look like he has a burst of pace over the first few yards.

 

I’ve got a pal that’s been stuck at a connecting flight airport after they got the first leg of the journey for 3 days now. Couldn’t get a flight back here either. Actually didn’t think how much that might effect the end of the window if the disruption continues.

Wonder if it’ll effect Desmond’s private jet as much as the Ryanairs

 

Intentionally avoiding youtube highlights of this boy like *, cos just by descriptions his (hopefully) old manager has hit out with, he’ll look unbeatable.

Need to temper my expectations of it, because he’ll have his faults as well but I think this is a winner we’re on to. And the the 7 jersey, we either have a lot of faith or we’re hanging him out to be slaughtered. BR knows how fans view the 7 jersey, it should be meaningless really its a number but us as fans do not treat it that way

 

Luis Palma has completed his Celtic medical, sources have told CeltsAreHere.com.


The player is expected to finalise his move to the Scottish club in the coming days.

Palma began his journey to the UK on Monday night and is set to sign a four-year contract with Celtic that will see him earn £500,000 per year.



The winger, who has been a standout player for his Aris in Greece, has been lauded by his current manager as a “big loss”, describing him as a player who has been involved in almost every goal the team has scored this season.




Celtic are set to pay a transfer fee of €5 million, inclusive of bonuses, for the 23-year-old.

https://celtsarehere.com/exclusive-luis-palma-completes-celtic-medical-ahead-of-move/

 

get him and that portuguese lad announced asap man

 

At last he’s here

 

Hurry. Up.

 

No reason we can't announce this today, but we'll wait until 23:58 on Friday

 

treble announcement tomorrow perhaps

 

Welcome Luis bhoy

 

Celtic are delighted to announce the signing of highly-rated Honduras internationalist, Luis Palma, who has joined the club on a five-year contract, subject to international clearance.

The 23-year-old attacker joins from Greek side, Aris, where he has played for the past 18 months. Prior to that, Luis, who has six caps for Honduras, played with Vida in his own country.

Speaking to the official Celtic website about his move to the Scottish Champions, Luis Palma said: “I could not be any happier with today’s news.

“It is a very special day for me and an honour to be announced as a Celtic player. I can’t wait to be part of this great club, a club I know all about as one of the great names in world football.

“I know that Celtic always aims to play football the right way, a team that entertains and has a pedigree of winning and delivering success, and this is what I want to be part of.

“I have spoken to the manager and I'm really looking forward to joining him and my team-mates and starting my journey with such a brilliant club.

“I have already had so many messages of support and I thank all our fans for the welcome I have been given.

“I can’t wait to play in front of the Celtic supporters and I will do all I can to bring our fans good football and some good moments.”

Celtic manager, Brendan Rodgers said: “We are really pleased to bring Luis to the Club. He is a player who had a lot of options but, of course, we are delighted he has chosen to come to Celtic, an opportunity which really excites him.

“He is a very talented, player who likes to play attacking football so we hope he will be a very good fit for the team.

“Luis has reached a very good level so far, playing a lot of games and achieving international recognition, but I also know that he is ambitious to improve and continue his development with us.

“We look forward to Luis joining up with the squad and to start working with him.”

 

Celtic sign Palma on five-year deal
Celtic have signed forward Luis Palma from Greek side Aris.

The Honduras international has agreed to a five-year deal at Celtic Park.

The 23-year-old told Celtic's website: “I could not be any happier with today’s news.

“It is a very special day for me and an honour to be announced as a Celtic player. I can’t wait to be part of this great club, a club I know all about as one of the great names in world football.

“I know that Celtic always aims to play football the right way, a team that entertains and has a pedigree of winning and delivering success, and this is what I want to be part of.

“I have spoken to the manager and I'm really looking forward to joining him and my team-mates and starting my journey with such a brilliant club."

SKY SPORTS TRANSFER CENTRE

 

Finally.

Welcome ma man.