Celtic sign five in one day after Van den Berg & Lotomba arrive
Summary
Celtic signed five new players in one day to strengthen their team before the Europa League registration deadline. The new players include Joel van den Berg, Jordan Lotomba, Sam Johnstone, Shumaira Mheuka, and Landon Emenalo.Key Facts
- Celtic signed Dutch midfielder Joel van den Berg from PSV Eindhoven on a four-year contract.
- Swiss right-back Jordan Lotomba joined on loan from Feyenoord until the end of the season.
- Former England goalkeeper Sam Johnstone joined Celtic on loan from Wolverhampton Wanderers.
- Teenagers Shumaira Mheuka and Landon Emenalo joined Celtic on loan from Chelsea.
- The Scottish transfer window closes Thursday, but players needed to be registered by Wednesday to play in European competitions.
- Johnstone’s arrival follows Kasper Schmeichel’s retirement due to injury in February 2026.
- Manager Martin O'Neill praised the new signings for their quality and expected contributions.
- Mheuka has a strong youth record at Chelsea, scoring 18 goals in 19 games for their Under-21 team last season.
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