have announced the £6 million signing of USA international Auston Trusty from Sheffield United on a five-year-deal.
the arrivals of Paulo Bernardo, Kasper Schmeichel, Viljami Sinisalo, Adam Idah and Alex Valle. He could partner alongside his fellow countryman Cameron Carter-Vickers in the heart of the Hoops backline throughout the club’s assault on this season’s Champions League.Trusty began his career in the MLS with Philadelphia Union and Colorado Rapids before moving across the Atlantic to join Arsenal in 2022. He failed to make a first-team breakthrough at the Emirates and spent time out on loan at Birmingham City. A permanent move to Sheffield United followed last summer, with the left-sided centre half making 32 Premier League appearances last season.Trusty, who will wear the number 6 shirt, has represented his country at the Under-17s and Under-20 FIFA World Cup and was capped twice for the senior US national team last year. He was previously wanted across the city by arch rivalsCommenting on his latest recruit, Rodgers said: “We are so pleased to sign Auston and he is a really welcome addition to our squad. He is a quick, strong, athletic defender with great ability and good experience and a player who has done really well to make his way to the USA national squad. We are really looking forward to working with Auston. I know he is really excited to be joining Celtic and looking forward to facing the challenges ahead and playing his part as we strive to bring our fans success once again.”
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