Callum Osmand: I can’t wait to get started as a Celtic player

As the Celtic squad start their pre-season preparations, Brendan Rodgers today welcomed his fourth new addition of the summer, with Callum Osmand joining the club on a four-year deal from Fulham. The 19-year-old striker came through the ranks of Fulham’s academy system, and is now relishing the opportunity to join the Scottish champions and progress his career. Speaking exclusively to Celtic TV, Callum Osmand said: “It’s a massive move. I’m really excited and I can’t wait to step out at Celtic Park in front of all the fans. “The winning mentality at Celtic is obviously unbelievable and I want to win trophies here. Every game that I step into here, I want to win, and I feel like we have all the facilities, players and staff to do so.”The pathway from Fulham to Celtic is one that several players have successfully followed in recent years, including Moussa Dembele, Patrick Roberts, Moritz Jenz and Matt O’Riley. And Callum Osmand sought out one of those former Celts for advice ahead of the move to Paradise. “Fulham has got a brilliant Academy set-up and the coaches are top class,” he explained. “So it’s credit to them the way they bring through players and get them ready for senior football. “Obviously, there has been multiple names that have come to Celtic like Moussa Dembele and Matt O’Riley. “I have spoken to Matt on the phone, so he has given me advice. He talked me through some stuff, that I knew about too. “He was telling me about how big the club is, how amazing the fans are and it’s a new life really. So excited is definitely the word for me.” You can watch Callum Osmand’s first full interview on Celtic TV Subscribe to Celtic TV