Fraser Forster today made his transfer to Glasgow Celtic permanent following back-to-back loan spells with the Scottish champions, for a fee of around £2million.

Forster spent the last two seasons on loan at Celtic, making 91 appearances in all competitions, keeping a half century of clean sheets en route to the Scottish side being crowned Scottish Cup winners in 2010/11 and Scottish Premier League champions in 2011/12.

Much like Leon Best and Danny Guthrie, who both recently joined new clubs, Forster’s move is inspired by his desire to play regular first-team football, with Tim Krul locking down the #1 spot at Newcastle.

Prior to his move north of the border, 6ft 7″ Forster spent loan spells with Stockport County, Bristol Rovers and Norwich City, amassing 53 first team appearances, 42 of which helping Norwich City to League One success, keeping an impressive 20 clean sheets earning him the coveted Macron Golden Gloves 2009/10, as well as being named both Norwich City Supporters Player of the Season runner up and Players Player of the Season.

Celtic manager Neil Lennon described Forster as a “top-class keeper” who would prove an important addition to his squad;

“We are delighted that Fraser has committed his future to the club and we believe he will be a magnificent addition to the squad

He gives us that continuity so this is something we are really pleased about. He is a top-class keeper”

Fraser Forster himself explained his delight at making a ‘step forward’;

“This is a massive club and I feel like this is a step forward in my career

I want to win things as a team and improve as an individual and I think I will be able to do that at Celtic

It also gives me a great opportunity to play in the Champions League if we get through the qualifiers. I really enjoyed my time in Europe last season so I will be looking forward to it if it happens again

I enjoyed last season as a whole and we have a great young squad here

The players and the coaches make it an enjoyable place to be and I like being a part of this team”