Celtic have signed Boli Bolingoli-Mbombo.
Celtic have announced the signing of Boli Bolingoli-Mbombo, confirming the deal via the club’s official website.
Bolingoli-Mbombo has been touted as a replacement for left-back Kieran Tierney, linked with Arsenal.
However Celtic are giving little away.
In the club’s announcement, Celtic were keen to stress they view Bolingoli-Mbombo as more than a left-back.
The club website reads that the Belgian, ‘can play in a variety of left-sided roles’.
This shows Celtic would have a plan for Bolingoli-Mbombo in the case that Tierney stays.
Arsenal supporters may be getting a bit carried away that this move means Tierney is off, but Celtic have deliberately chosen to sign a left-back who can play alongside the Scotland international.
BBC Sport and the Daily Record both describe Bolingoli-Mbombo as a left-back.
Celtic’s omission of this in their announcement makes clear their intention to keep everybody guessing over Tierney’s future, especially Arsenal.
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