# Celtic Sign Central Defender Maik Nawrocki from Legia Warsaw
Celtic have signed central defender Maik Nawrocki from Legia Warsaw for an undisclosed fee. The 22-year-old has agreed a five-year deal with the Scottish champions.
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers described him as “a very highly-rated young player and someone who we believe will be a great addition to the squad”.
## Maik Nawrocki’s Career So Far
Nawrocki made 30 appearances, all but four of them starts, for the Polish Ekstraklasa runners-up last season, scoring four goals. He came through Werder Bremen youth ranks and transferred to Legia Warsaw permanently last summer after a year on loan.
Nawrocki helped Legia win the Polish Cup last season, scoring the deciding penalty kick as Legia defeated league champions Rakow Czestochowa 6-5 in the shootout that followed a 0-0 draw. He was also a substitute as Legia repeated the feat after another goalless draw with Rakow in this season’s Polish Super Cup, although he did not feature in Friday’s win over LKS Lodz at the start of the domestic league campaign.
## Nawrocki’s Excitement to Join Celtic
Nawrocki pointed out that he knew “how big this club is” considering the number of Polish players who have previously played for Celtic. He also revealed that he was very keen to move to Celtic and had seen him play for Legia Warsaw in the Europa League before his transfer was confirmed.
Celtic are delighted to have signed Nawrocki and are confident that he will be a great addition to their squad in the coming season and beyond. With his experience and skill set, he should prove to be a valuable asset for the club in their quest for more silverware in the future.
## Conclusion
Maik Nawrocki is an exciting young talent who has already achieved success at a high level in Poland and is now looking forward to making an impact at Celtic Park in the coming season and beyond. With his experience and skill set, he should prove to be a valuable asset for the club in their quest for more silverware in the future.