Camilo Duran Joins Celtic on Five-Year Deal from Qarabag

Celtic have officially announced the signing of Colombian forward Camilo Duran, who joins the Scottish champions from Qarabag on a five-year contract. The 24-year-old becomes Celtic’s first acquisition of the summer transfer window.

Duran arrives at Celtic Park after a successful spell with the Azerbaijan Premier League runners-up, where he was a key attacking player. He scored 15 goals and provided 10 assists in the previous season, demonstrating his impact in the final third.

Champions League Ambitions

A significant portion of Duran’s goal-scoring success last season came in European competition, with five goals in 10 Champions League appearances. This experience has clearly fueled his desire to continue performing on the biggest stage.

“It was a dream come true playing in the Champions League,” Duran told club media. “That’s what you dream of as a kid, so to score goals was amazing and that’s what I want to continue doing here, scoring goals in the Champions League. I give it my all in every game, with a lot of effort and dedication, and hopefully the goals will come.”

National Team Aspirations

Beyond his club ambitions, Duran harbours aspirations of representing his national team, Colombia. He believes that his move to Celtic will provide a platform to showcase his abilities and potentially earn a call-up.

“It’s an honour to be the first Colombian to play for Celtic,” he added. “It’s been a dream of mine since I was a kid [to play for my country] and I hope that being here at Celtic and working well, then one day that will become true.”

Background and Move

Duran joined Qarabag last summer from Portuguese second-tier side Portimonense. He has now linked up with his new teammates at Celtic’s training camp in Portugal.

“When I first heard of the interest there was absolutely no doubt in my mind and I’m just excited to get playing with the boys,” Duran stated. “I’ve told the manager how happy I am to be here and that I will hopefully repay him with my performances.”

Key facts
| Fact | Detail |
|—|—|
| Player | Camilo Duran |
| New Club | Celtic |
| Previous Club | Qarabag |
| Contract Length | Five years |
| Nationality | Colombian |
| Previous Season Stats | 15 goals, 10 assists |

The arrival of Camilo Duran adds a new dimension to Celtic’s attacking options. His proven goal-scoring record, particularly in European competitions, suggests he could be a valuable asset as the club aims for domestic and continental success. His stated ambition to play for Colombia also highlights his potential and drive.

Source: BBC Sport Football – Duran completes switch to Celtic from Qarabag (https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/crelrygnp0eo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)

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