Celtic confirm signing of Ismaila Soro
Celtic have officially confirmed the signing of Ismaila Soro on a permanent deal from Bnei Yehuda.
Soro has signed a four-and-a-half-year deal with the Hoops upon his arrival, becoming Celtic’s latest January addition.
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The 21-year-old joined the side from Isreal Yehuda in 2018 and made 53 first-team appearances before joining Celtic this month.
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Given that he was playing in Isreal, there is very little data to detail how he could fit in at Celtic and what his strengths are. He has, however, had Europa League experience with Yehuda, which means that he is used to playing European football – with Celtic still in the competition heading into the knock-out rounds next month.
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This means that Soro will be used to the intensity and quality of the opposition Celtic could be playing against in the second-half of the season. It remains to be seen whether he will be able to step up to the level of the Scottish Premier League on a consistent basis though, considering the lack of information regarding his performances in Isreal.
He is only 21, though, and has plenty of time to develop and progress his game. Working with Neil Lennon at Celtic could help him push on to the next level and show what he can do in midfield.