Kasper Schmeichel: I'm looking forward to the challenge of winning | OneFootball

New Celtic goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel says the thing he’s looking forward to most at the club is being part of a winning culture.

Speaking to media from all over the world at a press conference ahead of the pre-season friendly against his former club, Manchester City, the Danish captain said it’s a challenge he’s going to relish.

"I think the biggest challenge is always making sure you perform," he said. "And that’s what I’m here to do.

"I’ve got a job to be the best I can be for the team, to help this team keep winning, keep progressing.

"It’s a new kind of experience for me as I’m coming into a team that has a huge history of winning, and that hasn’t been something I’ve had too many times in my life.

"So I’m looking forward to the challenge of being at a club that’s used to excellence, that’s used to having the highest of standards and that’s the kind of thing I thrive on. I’m looking forward to being a part of that."

Having already played under Brendan Rodgers at Leicester City, Schmeichel is confident he can fit in to the squad and to the Manager’s style without any issues

“They’ve made it really easy to integrate," he said. "From a football perspective, I’m lucky that I’ve worked with the boss before so I know his style and his principles so it’s not completely foreign to me.

“I’m buzzing to be here. Once I spoke to the boss it was exactly what I wanted.

"I’m really happy to be here and can’t wait to get started.”

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