Celtic sign Colombian striker Camilo Duran for £6m

Celtic have completed their first signing of the summer transfer window, securing Colombian striker Camilo Duran from Azerbaijani club Qarabag on a five-year contract. The 24-year-old forward joins the Scottish Premiership champions for a fee reported to be around £6 million, subject to international clearance.

Duran has already joined his new teammates and manager Martin O’Neill at the club’s preseason training camp in Portugal. He arrives after a standout season with Qarabag, where he scored 15 goals and provided 10 assists across all competitions. His performances in the UEFA Champions League were particularly notable, as he scored five goals against opponents including Benfica, Newcastle United, Eintracht Frankfurt, and Ajax.

Upon his signing, Duran expressed his excitement about the move. He said it was a dream come true to join a club of Celtic’s stature and that he is eager to contribute goals. He also highlighted the honor of becoming the first Colombian to play for Celtic and expressed hope that his performances could help him earn a call-up to the national team. Duran stated his ambition to continue scoring in the Champions League with his new club.