Celtic have strengthened their squad with the signing of former Arsenal and Liverpool midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain. The 32-year-old, who was a free agent, has joined the Scottish champions until the end of the season with an option to extend his stay by another year.
Oxlade-Chamberlain's arrival comes after Celtic manager Martin O'Neill confirmed earlier in the week that the club were interested in signing him. Speaking on Celtic TV, Oxlade-Chamberlain said he was "delighted and really excited" about the move and felt like it was a "perfect fit" for him.
The England international has been training with former club Arsenal since mutually terminating his contract with Turkish side Besiktas in August, but ultimately decided to join the Hoops. He is eager to help the team achieve their goals and said he identified with the manager's expectations and the environment at Celtic Park.
Oxlade-Chamberlain will be looking to make an immediate impact for Celtic, who are currently top of the Scottish Premiership title race. The new signing joins new loan signings Tomas Cvancara, Junior Adamu, Joel Mvuka, and Benjamin Arthur as the Hoops look to catch leaders Hearts in the league.
However, Oxlade-Chamberlain will not be able to feature in Celtic's Europa League knockout play-off match against Stuttgart due to his registration not being completed on time. He is expected to make his debut for the club in their next league match against Livingston on Wednesday, live on Sky Sports.
Oxlade-Chamberlain's arrival comes after Celtic manager Martin O'Neill confirmed earlier in the week that the club were interested in signing him. Speaking on Celtic TV, Oxlade-Chamberlain said he was "delighted and really excited" about the move and felt like it was a "perfect fit" for him.
The England international has been training with former club Arsenal since mutually terminating his contract with Turkish side Besiktas in August, but ultimately decided to join the Hoops. He is eager to help the team achieve their goals and said he identified with the manager's expectations and the environment at Celtic Park.
Oxlade-Chamberlain will be looking to make an immediate impact for Celtic, who are currently top of the Scottish Premiership title race. The new signing joins new loan signings Tomas Cvancara, Junior Adamu, Joel Mvuka, and Benjamin Arthur as the Hoops look to catch leaders Hearts in the league.
However, Oxlade-Chamberlain will not be able to feature in Celtic's Europa League knockout play-off match against Stuttgart due to his registration not being completed on time. He is expected to make his debut for the club in their next league match against Livingston on Wednesday, live on Sky Sports.
just think about how far he's come from being a young player with so much potential and now he's getting another shot at big-time football! Celtic are definitely trying to get an edge over Hearts, but that new loan signing Tomas Cvancara is also pretty interesting... might make things more competitive in the league. And yeah, it would've been nice if his registration was done on time for the Europa League match 
! They're really making a splash this season. I think Oxlade-Chamberlain's arrival is gonna be a game changer for them 
. He's got some serious talent and experience under his belt. The fact that he's already training with Arsenal doesn't necessarily mean he's lost his mojo, it just means he was keeping himself sharp 
. And now, joining the Hoops will give him a fresh start (or not, depending on how you look at it 
). Anyway, I'm hyped to see him in action!
alex oxlade-chamberlain has been a journeyman player for years, playing for like 5 teams now and always ending up back at his old club... i mean, it's nice that he's excited but does the Hoops really need him to be top of the league? 
shouldn't they be focusing on their young players like cvancara and adamu who actually have a future in the game? 
anyway, at least it'll be fun to watch him try and make an impact! 
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especially with how long Oxlade-Chamberlain has been out. don't get me wrong he's got loads of experience and all but I think it's time for them to give some youngsters a chance 
. People might say he's a bit old to be making a comeback like this, but I think that's just a negative mindset 
. Plus, Celtic are gonna need all the help they can get if they wanna take down Hearts 
. Bring on Oxlade-Chamberlain's debut against Livingston, I'm hyped to see what he's capable of! 
! The guy's got experience and skills, but I wonder if he'll be able to gel with the team right away. He was playing second fiddle at Besiktas, so it might take some time for him to find his footing here. Still, 32 isn't old for a midfielder, and O'Neill's management style could help him shine. The addition of Oxlade-Chamberlain will definitely spice up the squad, but I'd love to see how he fits into the team's dynamics...and what kind of role he'll play.
What's going on with Martin O'Neill's past? He was a manager at Arsenal and Liverpool but we never hear about him anymore... too convenient 
And now he's getting all this attention in Scotland? Like what's really going on here? 
! it's amazing to see him join a team that values hard work and dedication, he must be stoked about the vibe at Celtic Park 
. can you imagine him tearing up the pitch against Hearts? 
He was with big clubs like Arsenal and Liverpool, but now he's here to help the Hoops take down Hearts in the league. The manager seems like he knows what he's doing too, got Oxlade-Chamberlain on board and now they're looking strong for a title win! 
. Is it a smart move to bring in an experienced player or is it just a case of splashing cash for short-term success? We've seen this tactic play out before in sports, like when teams invest heavily in star players and neglect their academy programs 
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. The fact that he was training with Arsenal but ultimately chose Celtic raises questions about the allure of a short-term contract versus long-term stability 
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! Martin O'Neill knows what he's doing bringing in a player like Oxlade-Chamberlain who has experience playing at top level clubs. He's definitely going to make an impact on the pitch 
. Celtic's squad is already stacked with talented players, and bringing in another 32-year-old midfielder just feels like they're trying to hold onto the past 
. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has been around the block a few times, and I'm not convinced he can make an impact on this team. What's next? Signing Jamie Carragher as their new goalkeeper? 