Recent acquisition by Celtic Football Club Jeffery Schlupp disclosed that he engaged in text message correspondence with Kasper Schmeichel prior to his arrival at the club.

Newly signed Celtic player Jeffery Schlupp disclosed that he communicated via text messages with Kasper Schmeichel prior to his arrival at the club.

The 32-year-old transitioned from Crystal Palace to Celtic on transfer deadline day, having made nearly 250 appearances over an eight-year tenure with the London club. The versatility of the former Ghanaian international was a significant factor that prompted Brendan

Rodgers to secure his signing for the Scottish champions until the conclusion of the season. Upon learning of Celtic’s strong interest, Schlupp opted to send a text message to the Hoops’ in-form custodian, Schmeichel. The pair competed together during the remarkable season in which Leicester City secured the English Premier League title in 2015/2016.

“Kasper was among the initial individuals with whom I engaged in conversation.” The two individuals have now reunited after many years. “Kasper was among the first individuals I consulted when this opportunity arose,” Schlupp stated, as reported by the Daily Record.

“He contacted me, and we engaged in conversation during which he extolled the virtues of the club, emphasising how much I would relish playing here. I eagerly anticipate our next meeting.”made his debut for Celtic during the emphatic 6-0 triumph over Dundee in the Scottish Premiership on Wednesday evening.

The left-back was substituted onto the pitch in place of Greg Taylor with 20 minutes remaining in the match. The seasoned defender may be poised to make his inaugural start on Saturday evening as Celtic competes against Raith Rovers in the fifth round of the Scottish Cup at Celtic Park.