Celtic sign Bournemouth's Araujo on loan

Celtic have signed Bournemouth right-back Julian Araujo on loan for the rest of the season.

The Mexican, 24, becomes Wilfried Nancy's first signing as Celtic manager and will likely compete with Alistair Johnston and Anthony Ralston for the berth on the right-hand side of Nancy's three-man defence.

The most recent of Araujo's 14 Bournemouth appearances came in an EFL Cup loss to Brentford in August, with Araujo sent off late on after receiving a second booking.

He previously turned out for LA Galaxy and Las Palmas, the latter on loan from Barcelona.

"This is a top club and I can't wait to get going and work hard with the other players to bring our fans success," Araujo told Celtic media.

"I know the demands at a club like Celtic, and I am ready for these. I'm looking forward to the challenges ahead and I want to play my part in bringing good times and good, winning football to our supporters.

"I have met the boys already. We have some great players in the squad and we are all ready to tackle the second half of the season and do as much as we can for the fans."

Nancy added: "We are delighted to bring Julian to Celtic. He is a really talented player with a good level of experience and we think the qualities he will bring will be really beneficial to the squad."

Celtic's next game is Saturday's Scottish Premiership meeting at home to Glasgow rivals Rangers.

More to follow.