Scottish champions Celtic capture Dundee United frontman Ciftci

In-form Dundee United frontman Nadir Ciftci has become the third Terrors player to leave for Parkhead in six months, with the 23-year-old agreeing a four-deal deal to join Scottish Premiership champions Celtic, after an undisclosed fee was accepted for his services.

The Turkey Under-19 international’s previous deal was set to expire in May 2016 but, after two seasons at Tannadice Park, the highly-regarded striker earlier rejected the chance to sign a one-year extension, paving the way for Ronny Deila’s Bhoys to snap him up (odds-on 1/25 with Coral to retain 2015/16 title).

BREAKING NEWS: Delight as Celtic sign Nadir Çiftçi http://t.co/jnHMtA8t6A (NM) pic.twitter.com/HY32FxrH8H

— Celtic Football Club (@celticfc) July 9, 2015

Having arrived at the Scottish outfit in 2013 from NAC Breda, clinical Ciftci has gone on to strike an impressive 33 goals in all competitions for the club, including 16 this term under the guidance of boss Jackie McNamara, and follows midfield duo Gary Mackay-Steven and Stuart Armstrong in making such a switch to Glasgow.

After rising to goalscoring prominence with the Terrors and reportedly attracting interest from League One side Wigan, Ciftci previously outlined that his intentions were always to depart, claiming he was aiming to “seek a new challenge” after his time with the club.

“After extending my two-year contract in December 2013 with an extra year, I have decided that after my time at Dundee United I will be looking for a new challenge,” stated the Turkish striker.

Nadir rejects contract extension offer. http://t.co/gMzwxwSbE0 pic.twitter.com/eHu3fY8Oza

— Dundee United FC (@dundeeunitedfc) June 9, 2015