Marco Tilio: Celtic agree terms with Melbourne City for forward
Celtic are closing in on a move for Marco Tilio; the Melbourne City forward scored nine goals in the A-League last season; Brendan Rodgers has already signed Odin Thiago Holm since returning to the club
Friday 30 June 2023 11:57, UK
Celtic have agreed a deal to sign Melbourne City forward Marco Tilio.
It is understood paperwork is being finalised and the Hoops hope to complete the transfer this week.
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The Australia international, 21, can play on both wings and also as a centre forward and would become manager Brendan Rodgers' second signing since returning to the club.
Tilio scored nine goals in the A-League for champions Melbourne City last season.
Rodgers: A good time to strengthen
Sky Sports News understands the club's board will back Brendan Rodgers in the transfer market to help him deliver domestic success and compete in the Champions League.
Celtic have already signed midfielder Odin Thiago Holm on a five-year deal, as he became Rodgers' first signing since returning to Glasgow and the Parkhead boss is keen more follow.
"It's a good time to strengthen whenever you have done well," he said. "It's not going to be lots of numbers.
"Over the last couple of years they have built a squad, so it's a case of developing that and adding quality where we can. I'm really excited with the players here because it's a young squad and there's still a lot of growth in that."
What is Celtic's schedule?
Celtic players will return for pre-season training at the club's Lennoxtown base before jetting out to Japan on tour in July.
Ange Postecoglou's former club Yokohama F Marinos will be their first opponents on July 19 followed by a match against Gamba Osaka on July 22.
Rodgers' side then head to South Korea where they will play Wolves at the Suwon World Cup Stadium on July 26.
The club's first competitive match under Rodgers takes place on the weekend of August 5/6 as Celtic kick-off their Scottish Premiership title defence before Champions League group stage action gets under way on September 19/20.
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