Camilo Duran insists Celtic have "not won or achieved anything yet" despite his brilliant brace putting Martin O’Neill’s side in control of their Champions League play-off against LASK.
The Colombian produced two moments of real quality in Wednesday night’s 3-0 first-leg victory at Celtic Park.
Duran smashed home a spectacular 38th-minute volley from the edge of the area before rounding off a slick second-half move by curling the ball into the top-left corner.
But the 24-year-old, signed from Qarabag for £5.5 million this summer, warned Celtic must finish the job in Linz next week. He said: "There are 90 minutes left.
"We haven’t won or achieved anything yet. I’m just happy for the work the team has done. Now we need to rest and continue working with humility.
"We have to do our best over there, the same as we did on Wednesday night. With God’s help, we’ll get through this phase, which is what we obviously all want."
Duran has made a flying start to life in Glasgow, registering three goals and one assist in his opening four competitive appearances. O’Neill labelled elements of his display against LASK "world class".
The forward said: "Scoring goals like those ones in this stadium, with all the people and the place absolutely full, is so crazy.
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"I hope to keep scoring many more."
Duran scored five Champions League goals for Qarabag last season and faced Benfica, Copenhagen, Chelsea, Athletic Club, Napoli, Ajax, Frankfurt, Liverpool, and Newcastle during the campaign.
However, he believes the atmosphere at Celtic Park is unlike anything he previously experienced. "It’s totally different to anything I experienced in the Champions League last season," he said.
"Celtic are the biggest club in Scotland. The stadium is always full, the fans are always supporting us, and that can make a huge difference in the Champions League as well."
Duran’s early impact has come from the right flank, even though he sees himself primarily as a central striker. He added: "Everyone knows that I’m a striker, but I’m always going to be willing to play where the coach and the team need me.
"I’ll always give my best."
The Colombian has also credited Celtic’s staff and squad for helping him settle quickly, while revealing his family are enjoying life in Glasgow. "Since I arrived, the coaches and the other players have helped me in the best way," he said.
"That has helped me adapt more easily, and it’s been reflected in what I have done on the pitch."
