CELTIC have completed the £5.2million swoop for Tunisian winger Sebastian Tounekti on a five-year deal.
The champions have been on the trail of the 23-year-old Hammarby IF flanker for several months and the completion of the move has been announced on deadline day.
Brendan Rodgers was delighted to finally land his man and, speaking to the Celtic website, said: “I’m really happy that Sebastian has joined the club and I am sure he will be a really exciting addition to our squad.
“He will give us that real added attacking intent and I am sure he can make a big difference to us.
ON THE BALL…new Celtic winger Sebastian Tounekti.
“He is a quick, clever winger who can operate on both sides, creating opportunities for himself and others. Myself and our coaches are really looking forward to working with Sebastian.”
Tounekti spent the early part of his career in Norway, where he won two league titles with Bodø/Glimt and he represented the country at youth level before committing his international future to Tunisia.
He has made two appearances for his country so far, with his debut coming in a 3-0 win against Mauritania in 2022.
Tounekti is the second wide Bhoy to join with a week after the Hoops sealed the £4.5million switch for Michel-Ange Balikwisha who made his debut in the goalless draw at Ibrox yesterday.
It was imperative Rodgers added to his options on the flanks after Australian international Marco Tilio left for Rapid Vienna while Honduran ace Luis Palma agreed a season-long loan at Lech Poznan.
✍️ Celtic Football Club is delighted to announce the signing of Tunisian winger Sebastian Tounekti on a five-year deal, subject to international clearance.
Welcome to Celtic, Sebastian 🇹🇳 #TounektiAnnounced | #CelticFC🍀
— Celtic Football Club (@CelticFC) September 1, 2025
