Samaras to Celtic
From SkySports:
Celtic have completed the double signing of Japanese international
midfielder Koki Mizuno and Manchester City striker Georgios Samaras.
The highly-rated Mizuno moves to Celtic Park on a three-and-a-half year deal
from J-League side JEF United.
Meanwhile, Samaras - who has grown frustrated by his lack of first-team
opportunities at City - has agreed a loan move to Celtic as manager Gordon
Strachan bids to bolster his attacking ranks.
The capture of Mizuno brings to an end a long transfer struggle for the
Bhoys as the 22-year-old's lack of international experience was viewed as a
problem in securing a work permit.
Mizuno, who has made three appearances for Japan, will now team up with his
fellow countyman Shunsuke Nakamura at Celtic.
Samaras has moved to Scotland until the end of the season, with a view to a
possible permanent deal, as he aims to secure first-team football to improve
his chances of featuring
date: Tue, 29 Jan 2008 12:16:16 -0000
author: Henry Crun
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