Celtic have confirmed the capture of highly-rated goalkeeper Josh Clarke from Glenavon FC.
The 18-year-old has signed a two-year deal with the Hoops and will provide competition to Tobi Oluwayemi and Joe Morrison in the B team, which competes in the Lowland League.
The shot-stopper has represented England, Sweden, Republic of Ireland at youth level and has become a regular in Ian Baraclough's Northern Ireland squad this year.
He came through the ranks at Premier League giants Chelsea before moving to Bournemouth.
Following his release from the Cherries, the youngster joined Northern Irish side Glenavon FC on a short-term deal.
A short story from the #afcbu18s...
— AFC Bournemouth Academy (@AFCB_Academy) December 20, 2020
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Were down to ten men with injuries 🤕
That meant our goalkeeper went up front ↕️
AND HE DID THIS 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥
Absolutely UNREAL, @01clarkey 👏 pic.twitter.com/PeKDBMvs9E
However, the Hoops have landed their long-term target after several scouting missions over the last few months.
The youngster isn't just good between the sticks but also is a lethal forward as well. In 2020, he was a makeshift striker for Borunemouth under-18s and scored an outrageous strike to salvage his side a point against Milwall.
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