Rabiu Ibrahim vows to impress Celtic fans after earning deal
Rabiu Ibrahim in training for Celtic. Picture: SNS
New Celtic signing Rabiu Ibrahim has told Neil Lennon that his contract-winning appearance in a practice game was only a taster of better things to come.
The 20-year-old Nigerian signed a three-and-a-half-year deal after impressing the Hoops boss in a match against St Johnstone at Lennoxtown during a trial period.
Lennon claimed it had taken him only an hour to make the decision on the former PSV Eindhoven midfielder.
Ibrahim was not short of confidence when he met the media at Celtic Park today, claiming he has more in his locker for Lennon and the fans.
“I was very happy and I feel flattered for him to say that about me,” said the Nigeria under-23 player.
“I treated it as a normal game, I played the way I am supposed to play.
“It wasn’t my best, my best is yet to come.
“I found it easier because of the players, they are very good players who know what to do.”
Ibrahim, whose work permit application has been cleared, is looking to make an immediate breakthrough into Lennon’s side.
He said: “I will work very hard for me and for the team.
“It depends on the coach.
“We haven’t discussed that yet but the gaffer has been encouraging me in training and has made me feel at home.
“He has the final say but of course I am ready, that’s why I am here
“You always want to aim for the highest and to be the best player.
“My immediate goal is to play for Celtic and work hard for the team and try to win trophies, starting with the league this season.”
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