Aaron Mooy hails ‘amazing opportunity’ after signing two-year deal at Celtic

Aaron Mooy described Celtic’s offer as an “amazing opportunity” after sealing his return to Scotland and a reunion with former Australia head coach Ange Postecoglou.

Mooy has signed a two-year contract as Celtic made a double signing with the addition of German defender Moritz Jenz on a season-long loan from Lorient.

Former Huddersfield and Brighton midfielder Mooy left Chinese club Shanghai Port earlier this year and is looking to secure a place in the Australia squad for the World Cup in Qatar.

The 31-year-old had a spell in Scotland’s top flight with St Mirren more than a decade ago.

Mooy made 30 appearances for St Mirren in two seasons from 2010 with his only league goal coming in a Christmas Eve win over Rangers.

“I played for St Mirren when I was a youngster – that was a while ago – and I’ve always been back and forth to Glasgow because of family, so it’s an amazing opportunity and one that I couldn’t turn down,” he told Celtic TV.

“It’s an amazing feeling and I’m just so happy to be here. It’s a massive club with a huge history and I want to be part of it, so I’m looking forward to the challenges ahead.

“It’s always a bit stressful when you’re talking with a club, especially a club like Celtic because they’re such a massive club, so I’m delighted that it’s all done and I can get to work and hit the training ground.

“Ange was my coach for about three years in the national team so I know the standards he wants and I’m looking forward to working with him again.”

Celtic have an option to buy 23-year-old defender Jenz, who began his career alongside Celtic midfielder Matt O’Riley in the Fulham youth ranks before joining Lausanne in 2020 and signing for Lorient last summer.

“Since last year, I’ve been in touch with Matt