Celtic B have confirmed the signing of Australian defender Liam Bonetig on a three-year deal.

The 18-year-old will join the Hoops academy and feature for Stephen McManus and Darren O'Dea's side in the Lowland League, Premier League International Cup and UEFA Youth League.

Bonetig started his career in his homeland, playing for Sydney Wanders' Academy. He also featured for the Australian Schoolboys' football team, which toured the UK recently.

During that trip, the centre-back was named Player of the Tour.

After signing for the Parkhead club, he said: "It’s an amazing feeling to have signed. It’s such a huge club and I couldn’t believe it when Celtic were interested. So I am just glad to get it done.

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"I couldn’t really describe what it felt like when I first heard of Celtic’s interest. It’s some feeling.’

“The boys told me it’s a great time to come to the club with some big games coming up. So playing and travelling to those is going to be some experience.

“Since I have been here, the coaches and players have been great to me. They have been really welcoming and made my time very easy at the moment.

“Now, I am just really excited to get going.”