The 19-year-old stopper has completed his season-long loan deal to Parkhead
14:46, 05 Aug 2025Updated 14:51, 05 Aug 2025
Jahmai Simpson-Pusey in his new Celtic colours
Jahmai Simpson-Pusey in his new Celtic colours(Image: SNS Group)
Jahmai Simpson-Pusey insists he didn't think twice about joining Celtic after a long sitdown with Brendan Rodgers.
The Manchester City defender, 19, checked into Parkhead on Tuesday after rubber-stamping a season-long loan deal.
Simpson-Pusey - who has been handed the No.4 jersey - will compete for a start alongside Cameron Carter-Vickers at the heart of the Hoops defence.
And the talented youngster has immediately set his sights on winning silverware and starring on the European stage.
He told Celtic TV: “It’s great to be here. It’s such a big club and I’m happy to come here, play in front of the fans and play for the team.
"I had a big, long conversation with the manager.
"I liked what he was saying to me about the club, how much he appreciates the club and how much Glasgow appreciates the club.
"I felt like I'd want to go somewhere where if I'm playing, I want to be appreciated.
"I just felt like it was the best option for me.
"It's a big opportunity. I feel like I want to come here and show my talent and show my levels.
"It would be good for me to come and hopefully help the team to win the league again and do well in the European Cups."
The England youth international skippered Man City's Under-21s to title glory last season and was crowned Premier League 2 Player of the Year.
Jahmai Simpson-Pusey was spotted at Celtic Park on Sunday along with Jota
Jahmai Simpson-Pusey was spotted at Celtic Park on Sunday along with Jota(Image: SNS Group)
Simpson-Pusey made his first appearance for City's top team against Celtic in last summer's USA tour.
Hailed by Pep Guardiola as the future of City's defence, the teen racked up six competitive appearances - including a Champions League debut away to Sporting CP.
And he believes the experience of playing with Man City's superstars will prove invaluable during his time in Glasgow.
He said: "100 per cent. I feel like going from academy football to first team football and even just training with them every day, it changes your way of thinking about the game and it makes you 100 times more sharper.
"I'm over the moon, really. I just want to come in here and get some minutes."
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As a ball-playing centre-half, JSP revealed he models his game on John Stones
He added: "Even from when I played my first game with him, I felt very comfortable with him. Watching him growing up, he's just a very composed top player."
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