Denayer to Celtic
Posted: Tue Aug 12, 2014 9:39 am
http://www.mcfc.co.uk/News/EDS-news/201 ... ic-on-loan
City EDS starlet Jason Denayer has joined Celtic on a season-long loan.
The 19-year-old, who featured for Manuel Pellegrini's first-team in the pre-season tour of Scotland, will be available for selection ahead of the Hoops' Champions League qualifier against Slovenian side Maribor.
The Belgian defender enjoyed an impressive 2013/14 campaign and as reward for his efforts, received a nomination for the EDS Player of the Year award.
Reflecting on the news, EDS manager Patrick Vieira told mcfc.co.uk he feels the decision will be hugely beneficial to the youngster.
"I really think Jason to Celtic is a good loan move," Vieira declared. "It's a great chance for him to go and get some experience.
"He's going to a team who will have a chance to play in the Champions League or Europa League so it is a really positive move."
IF, he gets himself into the team, this is fantastic. Perfect place to learn as it's tough & competitive, but not so high quality that it's impossible to get games.
He has no problem with football, that's easy for him; learning to fight off manic gingers etc in the heat of a high pressure battle is absolutely the kind of thing that will man him up for the Prem. And he could also find himself playing v quality euro opposition.
I just hope he can get in the team, not easy. It also has the bonus of making Scottish football occasionally worth watching.
City EDS starlet Jason Denayer has joined Celtic on a season-long loan.
The 19-year-old, who featured for Manuel Pellegrini's first-team in the pre-season tour of Scotland, will be available for selection ahead of the Hoops' Champions League qualifier against Slovenian side Maribor.
The Belgian defender enjoyed an impressive 2013/14 campaign and as reward for his efforts, received a nomination for the EDS Player of the Year award.
Reflecting on the news, EDS manager Patrick Vieira told mcfc.co.uk he feels the decision will be hugely beneficial to the youngster.
"I really think Jason to Celtic is a good loan move," Vieira declared. "It's a great chance for him to go and get some experience.
"He's going to a team who will have a chance to play in the Champions League or Europa League so it is a really positive move."
IF, he gets himself into the team, this is fantastic. Perfect place to learn as it's tough & competitive, but not so high quality that it's impossible to get games.
He has no problem with football, that's easy for him; learning to fight off manic gingers etc in the heat of a high pressure battle is absolutely the kind of thing that will man him up for the Prem. And he could also find himself playing v quality euro opposition.
I just hope he can get in the team, not easy. It also has the bonus of making Scottish football occasionally worth watching.