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'Korean Gerrard' snapped up
Celtic, 16:26, December 13, 2009 ,
Celtic have announced the signing of South Korean international midfielder Ki-Sung Yong on a deal of up to four years.
The 20-year-old will be officially allowed to sign on 1 January after being granted a work permit, although he can join up earlier and participate in training as he looks to settle in.
Ki, who has been described as 'the Korean Steven Gerrard', is a boyhood Celtic fan after being brought up in Australia, where he was coached by a Hoops fanatic.
Ki said: "I am absolutely delighted to sign for Celtic, a football club with a tremendous history and one which is known throughout the world."
Boss Tony Mowbray said: "We are sure he is a player who has the potential to make an impact at Celtic."