Celtic sign Republic of Ireland winger Jonny Hayes from Aberdeen

17 June 2017 02:28
• 29-year-old joins on three-year deal for undisclosed fee• Hayes worked under Brendan Rodgers as a Reading youth playerCeltic have signed Jonny Hayes for an undisclosed fee from Aberdeen. The winger, who has earned three caps for the Republic of Ireland, joins Brendan Rodgers’ side on a three-year contract, with Ryan Christie moving the other way on a season-long loan.“I’m delighted,” Hayes told Celtic’s official website. “It’s been in the pipeline for a little while now but I’m pleased to finally get here. Celtic have done well over the last few seasons and with the manager coming in last year he raised the level again. It was hard last year seeing all the celebrations and all the stuff on social media, and you want that for yourself. Now it’s my chance and hopefully, going forward, I can create my own little bit of history and take the chance I’ve been given.” Related: Brendan Rodgers targets European progress after Celtic’s domestic treble Continue readingreadfullarticle

Source: TheGuardian