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Irish Daily Mirror
6 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
Pep Guardiola sends message to Brendan Rodgers ahead of new season
Brendan Rodgers revealed that Pep Guardiola's faith in Jahmai Simpson-Pusey played a crucial role in Celtic's move for the talented defender. There's little doubt the Manchester City manager holds the teenager in high regard after delivering a glowing public assessment of the 'unbelievable' 19 year old. The centre-half joins Parkhead following a breakthrough campaign at the Etihad, where he clocked up six first-team outings including Premier League and Champions League starts alongside various cup appearances. That invaluable experience alongside world-class talent made Simpson-Pusey an obvious target for Rodgers, who told Sky Sports that Guardiola's backing last term made the signing a straightforward choice. Rodgers said: "He's a young player that I feel can come into this environment and really support us in the games that we play.", reports the Daily Record. "We need a number of centre halves and he is one, with his profile and attributes that fit how we play. "He has got good pace. He is a good defender first and foremost but he can also play football because at Celtic, you need to be able to build the game from behind and progress it quickly. He can do that. "He has had some senior games with Manchester City and has had the trust of Pep (Guardiola) to put him in. Now he comes here for a year and continues that education at a massive club." And you don't need to search hard for evidence of that confidence Rodgers mentions. Simpson-Pusey is tipped for a bright future and, if Guardiola's words are anything to go by, it's a significant win for Celtic to secure his services. He was given his Premier League debut against Brighton in November, having previously been on the starting line-up against Sporting CP in the Champions League. City, despite their struggles with form, lost that match 2-1. However, Simpson-Pusey emerged as a silver lining, demonstrating his capabilities alongside Josko Gvardiol and Kyle Walker in defence. Post-match, Guardiola praised: "Jahmai Simpson-Pusey played really good again, with this composure – the duels, everything was good. We have a central defender to help us for the next years. "I'm really pleased. Always, there is good news when a situation is going bad – and this is one of them. It's not easy for him. "Normally, the young lads come in with the support of the team – Rodri in front of them, the best Kyle Walker and other defenders. He's playing in a position that is difficult for him, and he performed unbelievably."
Scotsman
6 days ago
- Sport
- Scotsman
Celtic land Jahmai Simpson-Pusey as Brendan Rodgers reveals skillset and Man City make statement
Manager believes teenager will offer multiple attributes to his backline Sign up to our Football newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers believes Jahmai Simpson-Pusey will bring strength and composure to his backline after the Scottish Premiership champions confirmed that the defender has joined on a season-long loan from Manchester City. Simpson-Pusey, 19, was captain of City's under-21 side as they went on to win the Premier League 2 title last season and is earmarked as a potential first-teamer in the future for the Citizens. Their manager Pep Guardiola has given the sign-off for the centre-half to make the move north for the 2025/26 campaign. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Simpson-Pusey was at Celtic Park to take in the 1-0 win over St Mirren on Sunday in the league and is likely to be in the squad for this weekend's trip to Aberdeen. Jahmai Simpson-Pusey has joined Celtic on loan from Manchester City. | SNS Group Rodgers has been keen to bolster his defensive options and explained that Simpson-Pusey can be a dominant centre-half as well as build play up from the back. 'I am really pleased we have been able to bring Jahmai to Celtic,' said Rodgers, 'and I believe he will be an important, quality addition to our squad. 'Jahmai is a quick, dominant centre half. He is a strong defender but can also move the ball forward very well as we progress through the pitch. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Rodgers convinced of defender's credentials 'I know Jahmai is excited about this move and bringing him to the club creates even more competition which will only benefit us. I am sure he will settle in well with the squad as we get ready for the matches we have coming up at home and abroad.' Simpson-Pusey will compete with Cameron Carter-Vickers, Liam Scales and Auston Trusty for a place at the heart of Celtic's defence. The England under-18 internationalist laid down his goals for the loan spell, saying he wants to win the league and succeed in Europe. 'It's great to be here.' Simpson-Pusey said. 'It's such a big club and I'm happy to come here, play in front of the fans and play for the team. Jahmai Simpson-Pusey was in attendance for Celtic's 1-0 win over St Mirren. | SNS Group 'This is a big opportunity. I want to come here and show my talent and my levels. It'll be good for me to come and hopefully help the team to win the league again and do well in Europe.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad A statement on the Manchester City website confirmed the departure of Simpson-Pusey, who has been in the Manchester City since 2013 and has made six senior appearances under Guardiola. 'Jahmai Simpson-Pusey has joined Celtic on a season-long loan, subject to international clearance,' the English Premier League club wrote. 'The centre-back's first campaign away from City since joining the Club's Academy at Under-9s level will be spent in Glasgow with the reigning Scottish Premiership champions. Man City wish academy graduate well 'The 19-year-old made his senior debut for Pep Guardiola's side in 2024/25, featuring as a second-half substitute in City's 2-1 Carabao Cup defeat at Tottenham Hotspur. 'Simpson-Pusey went on to make a further five appearances for the first team, including his bows in the Premier League, FA Cup and UEFA Champions League, whilst also captaining our Premier League 2 squad to league phase and play-off victory. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'He was then named the Premier League 2 Player of the Season after a starring role in City's nine clean sheets en route to two trophy lifts. That made him the first defender to receive the award. 'Technical and commanding, Simpson-Pusey also led City's Under-18s out at the Etihad Stadium when we beat Leeds United 4-0 in our FA Youth Cup final triumph in 2023/24. Now, he will be looking to gain regular first-team experience with Celtic throughout 2025/26. 'Everyone at Manchester City would like to wish Jahmai the very best of luck this season.'
Daily Record
6 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Record
Jahmai Simpson-Pusey reveals the Celtic dream Brendan Rodgers sold him
The 19-year-old stopper has completed his season-long loan deal to Parkhead 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. 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." 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."
STV News
6 days ago
- Sport
- STV News
Celtic sign Manchester City defender Jahmai Simpson-Pusey on loan
Celtic have signed Manchester City defender Jahmai Simpson-Pusey on loan until the end of the season. Simpson-Pusey was in the stands as the champions defeated St Mirren 1-0 at home on Sunday in their Scottish Premiership opener. The highly-rated 19-year-old came through the ranks at City and has enjoyed success at youth level, but is now seen as being ready for regular first-team football. He's played for City in both the EFL Cup and the Champions League but the majority of his development has come in Premier League 2, where he was named as player of the season. Simpson-Pusey is now set to compete for honours in Scotland and to help Celtic achieve their European ambitions. The defender told the club's website: '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. 'This is a big opportunity. I want to come here and show my talent and my levels. 'It'll be good for me to come and hopefully help the team to win the league again and do well in Europe.' Celtic Manager Brendan Rodgers added: 'I am really pleased we have been able to bring Jahmai to Celtic, and I believe he will be an important, quality addition to our squad. 'Jahmai is a quick, dominant centre half. He is a strong defender but can also move the ball forward very well as we progress through the pitch. 'I know Jahmai is excited about this move and bringing him to the club creates even more competition which will only benefit us. 'I am sure he will settle in well with the squad as we get ready for the matches we have coming up at home and abroad.' Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
The National
6 days ago
- Sport
- The National
Celtic sign Jahmai Simpson-Pusey as loan details emerge
The central defender joins the Parkhead club on a season-long loan deal with no option to buy. Simpson-Pusey has played six times for Pep Guardiola's first team at City. He was named the Premier League 2's Player of the Year last season. 'I am really pleased we have been able to bring Jahmai to [[Celtic]], and I believe he will be an important, quality addition to our squad," said [[Celtic]] manager Brendan Rodgers of the signing. 'Jahmai is a quick, dominant centre half. He is a strong defender but can also move the ball forward very well as we progress through the pitch. 'I know Jahmai is excited about this move and bringing him to the club creates even more competition which will only benefit us. 'I am sure he will settle in well with the squad as we get ready for the matches we have coming up at home and abroad.' Read more: Still just 19 years of age, Simpson-Pusey will compete with the likes of Cameron Carter-Vickers, Liam Scales and Auston Trusty for minutes at the heart of the Celtic backline. He said: '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. 'This is a big opportunity. I want to come here and show my talent and my levels. 'It'll be good for me to come and hopefully help the team to win the league again and do well in Europe.' The England youth international becomes Celtic's seventh summer signing, following the arrivals of Ross Doohan, Kieran Tierney, Callum Osmand, Benjamin Nygren, Hayato Inamura and Shin Yamada.
