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Celtic snap up Switzerland international Albian Ajeti from Hammers

Albian Ajeti has ten caps for Switzerland
Albian Ajeti has ten caps for Switzerland

Celtic have completed the signing of Switzerland striker Albian Ajeti from West Ham on a four-year contract.

The 23-year-old former Basel player joins for an undisclosed fee which is reported to be £5million.

Ajeti joined the Hammers a year ago but his three starts all came in cup competitions and he failed to score in 12 appearances.

He was top goalscorer in the Swiss league in the 2017-18 season and played alongside Celtic winger Mohamed Elyounoussi.

Manager Neil Lennon said: "We are delighted to bring Albian to Celtic. He is a tremendous player, an international with real quality and I know he is really determined to do all he can to bring more success to our supporters.

"I have admired him for long time as he is a really intelligent footballer, well balanced and a really good finisher. We are so pleased to make him a Celtic player and we hope he has a long and prosperous career with us."

Elsewhere, Leeds have announced the signing of full-back Cody Drameh on a four-year deal from Fulham.

The 18-year-old follows Wigan striker Joe Gelhardt and Linfield's Charlie Allen into Elland Road this week, with Jack Harrison having also returned for a third season on loan from Manchester City.

United are back in training this week ahead of their return to the Premier League, but a new deal for head coach Marcelo Bielsa has yet to be announced.

Drameh was a regular for Fulham's Under-23s side last season and has been capped by England at Under-18 level.

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