New Celtic recruit Alistair Johnston has revealed he held a post match debrief with new teammate Josip Juranovic at the World Cup - and has now backed the Croat to lift the trophy.
The right-back will provide competition for Juranovic at Celtic Park, should he continue his stay in the Scottish Premiership amid mounting speculation he could be set to leave the club after failed contract negotiations. The 26-year-old's stock is rapidly rising after an impressive showing in Qatar against Brazil that has helped his country reach the World Cup semi-final.
Johnston's arrival has been considered by many as succession planning by Ange Postecoglou for life after Juranovic, but the Canadian international has revealed there was no bad blood between the pair in the Middle East. The players were on opposite sides during the final game on Group F, where Croatia ran out 4-1 winners shortly after Johnston's switch to Celtic from CF Montreal was rubber stamped.
