Celtic have today signed defender Nat Phillips on loan from Liverpool until January 2024.

The 26-year-old graduated from the Liverpool Academy and has gone on to make 29 appearances for the Liverpool first-team, scoring one goal.

He has also previously enjoyed loan spells with Bournemouth and German side, VfB Stuttgart.

Speaking to Celtic TV, Nat Phillips said: “I’m really excited. When I heard about the interest it was one that got me excited.

“There were a few other options that didn’t quite make me feel the same as this one did, so I was really keen to get it over the line and I’m delighted to be here now.”

And as to why Celtic was the perfect choice for him, the new Bhoy explained, “It’s the history of the club.

“It’s such a huge club, the club’s aspirations, the level it competes at, the fact that they’re in the Champions League this year and the mentality of the club – they want to be winners in everything they do.”

Celtic manager, Brendan Rodgers said: “We’re delighted to bring Nat to Celtic and we’re looking forward to working with him in the months ahead.

“It’s been well-documented that it’s an area of the team we needed to look at in the short-term due to a number of injuries we have experienced, and so we’re pleased that Nat will provide that defensive support in the squad.

“Nat arrives with the experience of having played for another huge club in Liverpool and those experiences will serve him well here at Celtic.

“I know that he’s delighted with this move and is looking forward to working with the rest of the squad here.”