baulderdash77 Posted December 3, 2022 Share Posted December 3, 2022 Great news that it’s official now. It’s a great club level for Johnston. It’s also great that we have another Canadian playing with a perennial Champions League team. DeRo_Is_King 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Marc Posted December 3, 2022 Share Posted December 3, 2022 Any idea what he’d get paid? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADP10 Posted December 3, 2022 Share Posted December 3, 2022 9 minutes ago, baulderdash77 said: Great news that it’s official now. It’s a great club level for Johnston. It’s also great that we have another Canadian playing with a perennial Champions League team. Perennial is bit of an overstatement considering this year was Celtic’s first time in the competition for 6 years. But i’m still really happy for him that his hard work is paying off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted December 3, 2022 Share Posted December 3, 2022 9 minutes ago, The Real Marc said: Any idea what he’d get paid? I figure half a million pounds, or maybe 10-15% more. The Real Marc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Joe MacCarthy Posted December 3, 2022 Share Posted December 3, 2022 Alistair Johnston: I spoke to Ange and knew immediately that I wanted to come to Celtic Paul Cuddihy, Celtic View Editor celticfc.com December 3 2022 Alistair Johnston did not have to think twice about joining Celtic when the opportunity arose. The Canadian internationalist, after representing his country at the World Cup in Qatar, is now heading to Paradise, having signed a five-year deal with the Scottish champions. With plenty of Scottish and Irish family connections, over and above the number of Celtic supporters in Canada, he was already well aware of just how big a club Celtic are. And having spoken with Ange Postecoglou, he knew that Paradise was the place he wanted to be. So it was the easiest of decisions to sign for the Scottish champions. The 24-year-old defender will meet up with his new team-mates next weekend when they return from their training camp in Portugal, and he’s already looking forward to his new football challenge in Scotland. Speaking exclusively to Celtic TV, Alistair Johnston said: “When a club like Celtic comes calling, it will turn any footballer’s head, and especially for myself, growing up in a British household, Celtic was one of the clubs that is near and dear to our hearts. And for me, it’s one of the biggest clubs in the world. “Just to hear that this was a club that was interested in me, and to see the project the coaching staff have and the progress that this team and this club continues to make in Europe as well, it’s really exciting. “Ange really was the one who sold me on it. I think for every single footballer, you want it to be the perfect fit, and you want to go somewhere that, not only do you feel that you’re a part of something and you feel that you’re wanted, but at the same time, it’s a good sporting fit as well. “And based on what he said he’s looking to do with this squad and this club in the next couple of years, it felt like a perfect fit. “He’s looking for young, driven players who want to take that next step and compete at the highest level, compete in the top stages of Europe and, for me, that was something which just called out to me and it felt right. “From everything I’ve heard, he’s a top manager and his whole coaching staff have just got glowing reviews from everyone I’ve talked to, so that was another thing which was a big selling point for me on Celtic, and just absolutely made it a home run for me to make the move to Celtic Park.” Johnston is naturally delighted at having signed for Celtic, and that has been replicated by his family, who are looking forward to seeing him pull on the green and white Hoops. “I tell you this, I think they (parents) are already looking at real estate to potentially move back over there,” he said. “We’ve got a ton of family in Scotland and in Ireland as well, so they’re already looking at that, and that’s the dream, to be over there and watch their son play week in, week out in the Scottish Premiership, so it’s been really exciting. “My Dad’s a huge football fan, and my mum’s from Northern Ireland, so there’s tons of connections there, and that’s also what made it a perfect fit.” Fresh Prince of MTL and Strait Red 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Joe MacCarthy Posted December 3, 2022 Share Posted December 3, 2022 Celtic delighted to sign Canadian internationalist Alistair Johnston on five-year deal Celtic Football Club celticfc.com December 3 2022 Celtic are delighted to announce the signing of Alistair Johnston, who has joined the club on a five-year deal from MLS side, CF Montreal. The 24-year-old Canadian internationalist, who recently played for Canada in their three World Cup group games at the tournament in Qatar, will meet up with his new team-mates at the end of next week. After a season with Nashville SC, Alistair joined CF Montreal in December last year, making 39 appearances and scoring four goals. He has also been capped 33 times by Canada, scoring one goal. Speaking of his latest signing, manager Ange Postecoglou said: “I’m delighted. He’s someone we identified pretty early on as somebody we think can add to our club “He’s had an interesting career path where he’s had to work very hard to get to where he is, and we’re very happy to conclude the deal and knowing he was going to the World Cup, I think he performed well there as well. “He’s really keen to come across and take the next step in his career, and I think he’ll be a great fit in our dressing-room, and he’ll definitely add something to our football as well. “He’s predominantly played on the right side of defence, at centre-back or right-back. He’s very good technically, very good going forward and also a really strong competitor and he doesn’t mind the physical aspects of the game, and as I said, I think he’ll add something to our club.” Everyone at Celtic welcomes Alistair to the club and wishes him every success at Celtic. gator and PastPros 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HochelagaFC Posted December 3, 2022 Share Posted December 3, 2022 I wouldn’t be surprised if his brother follows him to the UK. A smaller scottish team would be wise to sign him right now. Ivan and Fresh Prince of MTL 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rydermike Posted December 3, 2022 Share Posted December 3, 2022 1 hour ago, The Real Marc said: Any idea what he’d get paid? He was on $445,625 last year with Montreal (and $73,000 in 2021with Nashville). Whatever he gets, he's more than earned it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuckgbp Posted December 3, 2022 Share Posted December 3, 2022 27 minutes ago, HochelagaFC said: I wouldn’t be surprised if his brother follows him to the UK. A smaller scottish team would be wise to sign him right now. What position does he play? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kadenge Posted December 3, 2022 Share Posted December 3, 2022 10 minutes ago, canuckgbp said: What position does he play? CM canuckgbp 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youllneverwalkalone Posted December 3, 2022 Share Posted December 3, 2022 2 minutes ago, Kadenge said: CM Nello, dyslexic nam and Kent 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinceA Posted December 3, 2022 Share Posted December 3, 2022 42 minutes ago, HochelagaFC said: I wouldn’t be surprised if his brother follows him to the UK. A smaller scottish team would be wise to sign him right now. He's expected to be taken in the top 10 in next week's MLS draft so we'll see if anything else happens. dyslexic nam, Ruffian, canuckgbp and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corazon Posted December 3, 2022 Share Posted December 3, 2022 Some people have been talking about where Johnston had played and I think this is what makes him extra special. Although I doubt he could play CB in a back 4. He was an excellent RB for Nashville in a back 4. He was exceptional as a RWB for Montreal this season and he’s been an absolute rock for us as the RCB in a back 3 for us with Canada. His level has never really dropped regardless of where he’s playing. Super happy for him. Great guy, great family. He’s earned this. narduch, lamptern, gator and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympique_de_Marseille Posted December 3, 2022 Share Posted December 3, 2022 2 hours ago, Joe MacCarthy said: ...After a season with Nashville SC, Alistair joined CF Montreal in December last year... The phrasing is awkward, as he was with Nashville for two seasons. Also, it is funny to me that Alistair's #CanMNT career started after Scotty's final #CanMNT cap so these Celtic vs Rangers rivals have not met each other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frmr Posted December 3, 2022 Share Posted December 3, 2022 #2 and all. Delighted for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metro Posted December 3, 2022 Share Posted December 3, 2022 What’s also great about this transfer is that I would think his L1O club gets a small cut of the fee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lamptern Posted December 4, 2022 Share Posted December 4, 2022 7 hours ago, Kadenge said: CM Could be Arfield ver 2.0 I mean the technique side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted December 4, 2022 Share Posted December 4, 2022 9 hours ago, Unnamed Trialist said: I figure half a million pounds, or maybe 10-15% more. If he was making over 400k US for Montreal, I stand corrected. He'd be at the high end of what I am saying or a bit more, maybe making 650-700 a year. PegCityCam and The Real Marc 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonovision Posted December 4, 2022 Share Posted December 4, 2022 Not sure how accurate this is, but if true, 500-700k GBP/yr seems reasonable. https://salarysport.com/football/scottish-premiership/celtic/ PegCityCam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigi riva Posted December 4, 2022 Share Posted December 4, 2022 Best of Luck with the Green Hoops In The better part of Glasgow . And Enjoy those crazy matchs vs Rangers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PegCityCam Posted December 4, 2022 Share Posted December 4, 2022 24 minutes ago, jonovision said: Not sure how accurate this is, but if true, 500-700k GBP/yr seems reasonable. https://salarysport.com/football/scottish-premiership/celtic/ Yeah based on that if he's in that 16-20th spot as far as salary rank. My guess is it'd be higher depending on how they rate him and on his agent's negotiating skills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlantic Posted December 4, 2022 Share Posted December 4, 2022 Already ordered my kit! Cheeta, Approve My Account Pls and Pottsy3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strait Red Posted December 5, 2022 Share Posted December 5, 2022 First interview with Celtic’s YouTube channel ECW, Fresh Prince of MTL, youllneverwalkalone and 1 other 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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