Celtic have signed Ipswich midfielder Kundai Benyu.
Pundit Adam Virgo has taken to Twitter to react to former club Celtic raiding Ipswich Town to sign teenage midfielder Kundai Benyu today.
The Bhoys completed their second signing of the summer earlier this afternoon, as they added youngster Benyu to winger Jonny Hayes, who joined the club earlier this month.
General view of Celtic Park
Benyu, 19, has come up through the ranks with Ipswich, and he impressed in non-league football last season during a loan spell with Aldershot Town.
After hitting five goals and three assists in 22 league games last season, Benyu has now decided to turn down a new contract with Ipswich and pursue a career elsewhere.
Celtic have swooped in to sign Benyu on a four-year contract, with the Bhoys once again exploiting cross-border contract rules, which mean Celtic can sign out of contract players under the age of 23 in England for reduced compensation – just as they did for Moussa Dembele last summer.
Whilst Benyu may not have the instant impact that Dembele had last season, he looks to have a bright future ahead of him, and Rodgers could be the ideal manager to get the best out of him.
Adam Virgo in action for Brighton
Celtic fans may not be too familiar with their new signing, but former Bhoys defender and current Football League and non-league pundit Adam Virgo has given Benyu a ringing endorsement on Twitter this evening.
Virgo has suggested that Celtic is a great move for Benyu, and if given a chance to shine, he will show just how talented he is with the ball at his feet.
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