Celtic have now announced the signing of Alexandro Bernabei after Lanus took the decision to unilaterally confirm the transfer earlier today. The left-back pens a five-year deal at Parkhead.
The Argentinian has also given his first interview with the club as he thanked Celtic and revealed he thinks the stadium, players and club is "incredible". Ange Postecoglou had been seeking a new option at left-back with Boli Bolingoli the only natural alternative to Greg Taylor. They were linked with Hammarby's Mohanad Jeahze, but Argentine Bernebei quickly emerged as the primary target and talks were ongoing throughout June.
He was left out of Lanus' squad to face River Plate at the weekend as he was in Glasgow to get the deal over the line. And his former club Lanus took the unusual step on Thursday of announcing the deal at 11pm local time - 3am in the UK. They confirmed his move to Celtic and that they retain a 10 per cent sell on clause from any future sale of the 21-year-old.
