Samaras Deal Clinched

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Super Sammy Signs For Celtic!

Celtic today completed the permanent signing of 23 year old Greek Internationalist Georgios Samaras on a 3 year deal for a fee believed to be around £2 million structured as a half down payment with the aggregate based on appearances and performance.

The Heraklion born striker had previously been recruited by Gordon Strachan in the January transfer window from Manchester City to provide an extra dimension to Celtic's attack during the epic title run-in which concluded with 7 back to back wins and jubilant title celebrations.

Samaras said of his initial time and what lay ahead for him; “It was the best moment in my career so far and I am really happy that I have signed here and I hope that more good moments come for both me and the club.”

During his loan spell, the former Heerenveen man contributed no fewer than 6 goals with 5 of them coming within the vital title deciders. The Celtic fans will have their fingers crossed 'Sammy' can recreate the form that at 1 stage made him the most expensive Greek player in Europe at £6 million and had him being chased by the likes of Arsenal.

At 23 years of age, with 16 caps already under his belt and at such a modest fee in comparison Celtic may well have already scooped the bargain of the transfer window.