Keane Completes Switch To Celtic

[Senna 0]

Keane completes switch to Celtic

BBC

"I'm not coming here for an ego trip or to unwind"

Celtic midfielder Roy Keane

Roy Keane has ended weeks of speculation and completed his move to Celtic by signing an 18-month deal.

The 34-year-old Irishman, who ended his Manchester United career in November, had interested several Premiership clubs and Spanish giants Real Madrid.

But, as he was unveiled at Celtic Park, Keane said: "I gave other clubs a chance and was impressed with them all.

"But it's a great move for me. I feel that this is where I belong and I'm here to work hard and win games."

Keane had appeared close to joining Real only days ago, while Bolton, Everton, West Brom and West Ham were among other clubs to express their interest.

And he revealed that he had still been mulling over his decision up until his arrival in Glasgow for talks on Wednesday.

"I've been in the Premiership for a long time and feel I have proved myself there and needed a different environment, different teams, different grounds," said Keane, who had in 1999 said that he would like to end his career at Celtic Park.

"Every boy in Ireland has an interest in Celtic, although my English team at the time was Spurs for some reason.

"I've been up to Celtic to watch a few games and always enjoyed my time here."

"There is no financial contribution Dermot Desmond will make towards this deal"

Celtic chief executive Peter Lawwell

His move to Scotland comes after nearly 13 years under Sir Alex Ferguson at Old Trafford and a well-documented falling-out with the club.

Keane was reported to have been critical of a number of his United team-mates in a MUTV programme that was pulled from the schedules because of its content.

But, stressing that he had been free of injury for a month, he said that he did not expect to walk straight into the Celtic team and rejected suggestions that he could be a disruptive influence in the dressing-room.

"This is not a financial move for me and I'm not coming here for an ego trip or to unwind," said Keane, whose deal is believed to be worth

[Jem of the Shire 0]

Why would such a great player want to play in the crappy SPL

[monza gorilla 1]

No one else wants him?

[Senna 0]

No one else wants him?

I think quite a few big clubs wanted him. He will do very well in the SPL (due to substandard opposition). To draw an analogy to F1, think of Mansell going to the US to race. He

[monza gorilla 1]

Good analogy Senna.

[Geordie 0]

Obviously keane Is Irish, and the fact that he's playing In a p**s easy league would has tempted him. He's doesn't need to prove himself anymore as he has already done It In the past.