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The National (Scotland)
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Stephen McGowan

Celtic agree £5.5m Camilo Duran transfer deal with Qarabag

Camilo Duran Qarabag Celtic Newcastle (Organization)
Camilo Duran impressed for Qarabag last season. (Image: UEFA via Getty Images)

Celtic have agreed to pay £5.5million to secure Qarabag striker Camilo Duran as their first summer signing.

The Colombian is en route to Glasgow to complete formalities after catching the eye with 15 goals in all competitions last season, including Champions League strikes against Newcastle, Eintracht Frankfurt, Benfica and Ajax.

Camilo Duran scores against Newcastle. (Image: Lee Parker - CameraSport via Getty Images)

Scouted extensively in recent months, lengthy negotiations have now ended with an agreement between the two sides for the left-footed attacker.

A deal in excess of £5million represents a significant profit for Qarabag after signing from Portimonense for £200,000 last summer.

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The Azerbaijani side are scheduled to compete in the Europa League first qualifying round this week, but agreed to sell in time for Duran to be available for Celtic’s Champions League play-off.

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