Emanuel Aiwu claims that Celtic had been amongst a clutch of golf equipment who enquired over his providers earlier than he finalised a £3.5 million deal to hitch Serie A facet Cremonese.
The Austrian defender accomplished a transfer to Italy after time at Fast Wien - who the Hoops performed in a pre-season pleasant final month - and signed a four-year take care of the newly-promoted membership. Aiwu was linked with a string of golf equipment throughout Europe however the Austrian U21s captain selected Italy regardless of Celtic being a type of pondering whether or not or to not launch a bid for him.
There was additionally curiosity in Turkey and Russia for Aiwu to think about however the lure of a prime 5 European league proved too good for him to show down. He stated: "There have been enquiries from Mainz and Celtic and there was curiosity from golf equipment in Turkey and Russia, however Cremonese impressed me essentially the most after we spoke.
"They confirmed they actually wished me. I beloved my time at Fast, however Serie A is an absolute prime league, I will likely be challenged right here each week.
"I am trying ahead to this chance. We all know that our intention is to remain in Serie A, however I do assume we are able to do extra than simply keep away from relegation. However there's a actual likelihood for me to make a reputation for myself in Italy."
It has been a busy summer season of incomings for boss Ange Postecoglou, with Daizen Maeda, Benjamin Siegrist, Cameron Carter-Vickers, Jota, Alexandro Bernabei, Aaron Mooy and Moritz Jenz arriving at Celtic Park completely or on mortgage.