Camilo Duran's first words as a Celtic player as transfer confirmed and contract details revealed

The Colombian forward has signed a five-year deal and becomes the first new summer signing for Martin O’Neill’s side after a deal reportedly worth around £6million including add-ons was agreed with the Azerbaijani side.

Duran scored 15 goals, including five in the Champions League, for Qarabag last season, and also provided 10 assists. He previously played in Portugal with Lusitânia, Estrela Amadora II and Portimonense.

The 24-year-old has already joined up with the Scottish champions at their pre-season training camp in Portugal and could make his debut in the friendly against Sporting Lisbon at Algarve Stadium on Tuesday.

“I'm very happy, it's a dream come true to sign for a big club like Celtic, the biggest in Scotland, and I'm just excited to get going and score lots of goals,” Duran said in a club interview.

“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 netted a double against Eintracht Frankfurt and also scored against Benfica, Ajax and Newcastle United in UEFA’s top tier last term as Qarabag made history by reaching the knockout phase for the first time.

“It was a dream come true playing in the Champions League,” he added. “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.”

Duran hopes his move to Celtic can help him achieve his ambition of playing for the Colombian national side.

“It's an honour to be the first Colombian to play for Celtic,” he said. “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.

“I’ve told the manager how happy I am to be here and that I will hopefully repay him with my performances. It's a real honour to wear this jersey and I hope that this year we'll be champions.”