Sinisalo on new Celtic signing Benjamin Nygren | OneFootball

Celtic goalkeeper Viljami Sinisalo has expressed confidence that new Hoops signing Benjamin Nygren will make a significant impact this season…

Viljami Sinisalo. theRangers v Celtic, 4 May 2025. Photo Vagelis Georgariou (The Celtic Star)

Last month, Nygren signed a five-year contract with Celtic after a standout season in Denmark with FC Nordsjaelland. Courtesy of the Swede having one-year left on his deal, Brendan Rodgers’ side secured his services for a bargain £1.7 million.

While at the club’s training camp in Portugal, Finnish international Sinisalo shared his belief that his fellow Nordic teammate will succeed at the Scottish champions, revealing that he has previously competed against Nygren.

Benjamin Nygren. Photo Imago

Speaking via Daily Record, Sinisalo said: “I’ve played against Benjamin quite a few times when we were youth internationals. We’re the same age, and there’s a little bit of a rivalry going on with the Finland v Sweden situation. I think he scored a couple against me for the under-17s or something!”

“I remember he was always the main man when we played them. There was always a lot of talk about him, with various clubs looking at him. At under 16 and 17 levels, he always played a few groups up as well.”

Sinisalo added: “He’s a great guy. He’s close friends with one of my friends back home as well, so I know a lot about him. I’ve got nothing but good things to say about him. He’s got a lot of ability, but he’s also a very nice guy, he’s very down to earth and looking to work as hard as he can.”

Celtic’s new signing Benjamin Nygren at Celtic Park. Photo Celtic FC

“I’ve been really impressed, but it’s no surprise. He’s a brilliant, athletic footballer who is very good on the ball. We are going to see a lot from him this season. I think Celtic fans are going to be very excited watching him.”

Celtic will kick-off their pre-season encounters in Portugal with an 11am kick off against Estrela Da Amadora this morning.

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