Nat Phillips

Glad he's being announced today. Gives me some hope that it won't just be Bernardo tomorrow..

 

Celtic have today signed defender Nat Phillips on loan from Liverpool until January 2024.

The 26-year-old graduated from the Liverpool Academy and has gone on to make 29 appearances for the Liverpool first-team, scoring one goal.

He has also previously enjoyed loan spells with Bournemouth and German side, VfB Stuttgart.

Speaking to Celtic TV, Nat Phillips said: “I’m really excited. When I heard about the interest it was one that got me excited.

"There were a few other options that didn’t quite make me feel the same as this one did, so I was really keen to get it over the line and I’m delighted to be here now.”

And as to why Celtic was the perfect choice for him, the new Bhoy explained, “It’s the history of the club.

"It’s such a huge club, the club’s aspirations, the level it competes at, the fact that they’re in the Champions League this year and the mentality of the club – they want to be winners in everything they do.”

Celtic manager, Brendan Rodgers said: “We’re delighted to bring Nat to Celtic and we’re looking forward to working with him in the months ahead.

"It’s been well-documented that it’s an area of the team we needed to look at in the short-term due to a number of injuries we have experienced, and so we’re pleased that Nat will provide that defensive support in the squad.

"Nat arrives with the experience of having played for another huge club in Liverpool and those experiences will serve him well here at Celtic.

"I know that he’s delighted with this move and is looking forward to working with the rest of the squad here.”

 

Quality!

 

Tbh better than I could have hoped by a * mile for defensive cover for a few months. Excellent. Pls don't get injured warming up Sunday

 

we were only offered ccv after the English window closed and spurs couldn't sell him. There is always time. We put ourselves in a very decent position to address lb and CF before close tomorrow.


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So it’s official now thank fk

PTT photo released yet

 

If he does well, I've no doubt, at minimum, we'll extend the loan another 6 months, and perhaps negotiate with Liverpool a price to buy.

 

Straight on on Sunday to hunskelp bug man let's go

 

Welcome straight into team! If impresses sign the * permanently got the cash too!

 

Good, hopefully get Bernardo signed up tonight then full focus on a GK, LB and another forward tomorrow.

 

Happy with this after initially being a bit underwhelmed..

Baptism of fire on Sun..

 

Big Bobos number

 

Decent. Think he'll be a solid addition for us and dare say it, may look to extend until the end of the season. HH

 

Good signing. It was imperative with Ipox and the Champions League coming up that we got short term cover in. He should be a solid acquisition..

 

Sweet.

At least 2 more tomorrow. Preferably 3 and we might be in good shape.

LB, DM and Striker.

 

As soon as Nat Phillips heard about Celtic’s interest, he was eager to get the move to the Scottish Champions signed, sealed and delivered.

The 26-year-old defender today became the latest addition to Brendan Rodgers’ squad, having joined on a loan deal from Liverpool until January 2024.

And two of his Anfield team-mates spoke glowingly about Celtic and the benefits of the move.

Speaking exclusively to Celtic TV, Nat Phillips said: “Robbo (Andy Robertson) is probably just as excited as I am and I think, potentially, a little bit jealous because he loves it here.

“And the same with Virgil. He had a great time here, so I’ve heard nothing but good things.

'I’m really excited. When I heard about the interest it was one that got me excited.'

"There were a few other options that didn’t quite make me feel the same as this one did, so I was really keen to get it over the line and I’m delighted to be here now.

“We’ve had a few conversations (with Brendan Rodgers) since I’ve been here and they’ve gone really well. They’ve just reassured the decision around this whole thing, and I’m really excited to get working with him.”

And as to why Celtic is the perfect choice for him, the new Bhoy explained, “It’s the history of the club. It’s such a huge club, the club’s aspirations, the level it competes at, the fact that they’re in the Champions League this year and the mentality of the club – they want to be winners in everything they do.



Now that he’s a Celtic player, Phillips will be watching the UEFA Champions League draw with the same eagerness as all of his new team-mates.

The defender has already gained experience at that level with Liverpool, and he’s looking to add to that in the green and white Hoops.

“I’m really excited,” he said. “Obviously I’ve seen Celtic compete in the competition over the years but hearing the stories of the Champions League nights here, I’m really excited to see how they look.

“I would say that I’m more of a traditional type of defender, one who does the basics well and, ultimately the job of the defender is to keep the ball out of the goal and do that by any means necessary but I would say that, when it comes down to it, I’m someone who’ll put his body on the line for the team.

“I can’t wait to get going, I can’t wait to play in front of the home fans and I’m looking forward to being out there on the pitch.”