Newly-signed winger Haissem Hassan says he grew up watching Celtic play in the Champions League and is determined to make the club a regular presence at the top level of European competition.
The 24-year-old, who impressed this summer at the World Cup for Egypt, has joined Martin O’Neill’s side as the Champions League play-off first leg with LASK looms next Wednesday.
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Hassan, whose arrival was followed by fellow new recruit Mika Baur, said through a translator: “Everything is about winning at Celtic, we have to win every game.
“Being in Europe and in the Champions League, because I think Celtic is a club that belongs in the Champions League.
“I’ve seen them growing up on the TV, and I think we need to go in the Champions League every season.
“I’m here to help the team win trophies, I’m going in the Champions League every year and make the club better season after season.”
Hassan has played for clubs in Spain and France, where he was born, and switched his international allegiance to Egypt earlier this year.
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The winger is confident he will be able to adapt quickly to the rigours of Scottish football.
“Scottish football might be a bit more tough, but I think at the end that will make me a more complete player,” he said.
“I’ve already done it in France and Spain, so I think I can adapt here as well. At the end, that will be the best for me as well.
“I also play in Africa with Egypt, and that’s another style as well. There is no problem for that.”
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