Celtic TV exclusive interview with Kasper Schmeichel | OneFootball

While Celtic supporters got their first glimpse of one of the club’s new goalkeepers in action, when Viljami Sinisalo played the second-half of the 4-0 victory over DC United, the other new goalkeeping arrival was an interested spectator in the Audi Field stadium.

Kasper Schmeichel has joined the Scottish Champions on a one-year deal, linking up again with Brendan Rodgers, having previously worked with the manager at Leicester City.

The vastly experienced Danish internationalist has flown out to the United States to join up with his new team-mates, and having watched them in action, he can’t wait to start training and playing.

Speaking exclusively to Celtic TV, Kasper Schmeichel said: “I feel great. It’s been a long journey but it feels good to be here. I’m really happy.

“I spoke to Joe Hart many times during the time he was here and leading up to his retirement and he only had good things to say.

“Obviously I started following Celtic as a club when he joined and saw the admiration the fans had for him and he got an incredible send-off and fully deserved, so they’re big shoes to fill.”

As well as getting his first glimpse of his new team-mates in action, Schmeichel also met some of the many Celtic supporters who were at Audi Field to cheer on the Hoops.

“I played in Scotland many years ago and I know the size of Celtic,” he said, “but I’ve come off holiday and there were Celtic fans at the hotel that I was staying at.

Having beaten MLS side, DC United 4-0, thanks to goals from James Forrest, Mikey Johnston and a double from Schmeichel’s fellow Dane, Matt O’Riley, Celtic now face two matches against English Premier League opposition in Manchester City and Chelsea.

It’s all in preparation for the forthcoming season, with Brendan Rodgers’ side aiming for another successful domestic campaign and another European adventure in the revamped UEFA Champions League.

Kasper Schmeichel is looking forward to playing his part in the challenges ahead, and he’s clear on his objectives as a Celtic player.

“Trophies!” he said. “It’s what football is about.

“Football is about winning and coming to a club with such a rich history of winning, a culture of draws aren’t enough, the only thing that matters is winning.

“That’s one thing I really love about this club is that’s the mentality – you have to go out and win every competition that you’re in, so I can’t wait to get back playing football again.”

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