Celtic Sign Winger Haissem Hassan
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Scottish football club Celtic have announced the signing of winger Haissem Hassan from Spanish side Real Oviedo.
Hassan has joined on an initial four-year contract. The deal also includes the option of a further year, meaning Celtic could keep him for five years in total.
As a winger, Hassan usually plays on the outside of the pitch. Wingers are known for their speed and ability to create chances for other players.
Real Oviedo, the club Hassan is leaving, plays in the Spanish football league system. His move to Celtic represents a step into Scottish football.
Celtic have not shared many details about the transfer fee or the specific reasons behind the signing, but the club appears confident that Hassan will strengthen their squad.
Football transfers like this one often happen during set periods of the year called transfer windows, when clubs are allowed to buy and sell players.
Fans of Celtic have reacted positively to the news, hoping Hassan can make an impact on the pitch soon.
The club will now wait to see how Hassan settles into his new team and environment in Scotland.
More information about his first appearances for Celtic is expected in the coming weeks.
Vocabulary10 words
- contract
- an official agreement to play for a team for some time
- deal
- an agreement made between two sides
- winger
- a player who plays near the side of the pitch
- transfer fee
- money paid by one club to another for a player
- transfers
- when players move from one club to another
- squad
- the full group of players in a team
- pitch
- the field where football is played
- impact
- a strong effect or result
- settle
- to become comfortable in a new place
- appearance
- when a player takes part in a match
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Answer key
1. Real Oviedo 2. Four years 3. True
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Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
Scottish football club Celtic have announced the signing of winger Haissem Hassan from Spanish side Real _____.
Hassan has joined on an initial four-year _____.
The deal also includes the option of a further _____.
As a _____, Hassan usually plays on the outside of the pitch.
Wingers are known for their speed and ability to create _____ for other players.
His move to Celtic represents a step into Scottish _____.
Celtic have not shared many details about the transfer _____.
Football _____ like this one often happen during set periods of the year.
Fans of Celtic have reacted positively to the _____.
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