Zheng Zhi cannot wait to start his Celtic career after making a move he describes as 'perfect'.
Celtic new boy raring to go
New Celtic signing Zheng Zhi is itching to get his career at Parkhead underway after being given the green light to join up with his team-mates.
The China captain travelled to his home country to collect the necessary paperwork before flying to Glasgow on Wednesday afternoon.
Zheng previously spent two years at Charlton but became a free agent this summer after failing to agree a new contract with the League One outfit.
After a short spell without a club, the 29-year-old says signing with Celtic represents a "perfect move" at this time in his career.
"I've been waiting for this day for a long time," Zheng told the club's
official website.
Reaction
"The standing of Celtic means that they are viewed as one of the top sides in European football - and all over the world. The reaction to the news back in China has been unbelievable.
"When I heard that there was a chance for me to join Celtic, I jumped at it. It's the perfect move for me at this stage of my career.
"I was at Charlton for a few years, but this is the perfect next step for me. I can't wait to join up with my team-mates and start my Celtic career."
Bhoys manager Tony Mowbray says Zheng will figure in his first-team plans but admits it will take time for him to reach match fitness.
"Zheng will be here from now on in and it's all guns blazing from then. I don't expect him to be involved on Saturday, but we'll see him soon," he added.
"There's an international break coming up and we'll use that to give him a sort of mini pre-season. We will give him intense work and try to get him up to speed as soon as possible."
