Celtic’s latest signing Marcelo Saracchi says the pressure of playing for a big club makes him a better player.
The Uruguayan left-back has signed on a season-long loan from Boca Juniors, subject to international clearance.
Saracchi, 27, started his career with Danubio in his homeland, before spells with River Plate, RB Leipzig – with whom he faced Celtic in 2018 – Galatasaray and Levante.
He switched to Boca in 2023 and has won nine caps for his country.
“The pressure of playing for a big club is something that I thrive on,” Saracchi told CelticTV.
“It doesn’t hinder me, it’s the opposite. I look forward to it and I think it pushes me to be better.
“I’ve known for a little while that I was coming so there’s a lot of excitement there and I can’t wait to get started, get out and get playing, and I’m looking forward to it.”