Rami Gershon has revealed that he was pleased to link up with Celtic.

The Israeli defender joined from Standard Liege on loan until the end of the season, with Celtic having the option to make the move permanent in the summer.

"Celtic are a very big club and even when I was young I always knew about the club, so when I got the opportunity to come I didn't need to think twice about it - I wanted to come," Gershon told Celtic's official website.

"I know this is one of the biggest clubs in the world, they have won a lot of championships in Scotland and are the biggest club in Scotland. They also have a lot of history in European competition.

"I am very happy and excited at this opportunity and I'm ready to start."

The 24-year-old is currently meeting his new teammates at Celtic's training camp in Marbella.