Championship club Barnsley have signed Jack Aitchison from Scottish Premiership side Celtic on a three-year deal.
Celtic Forward Crosses Border for Championship Side
Limited Chances in Scotland Leads to Barnsley Move
Celtic forward Jack Aitchison has joined Barnsley on a three-year deal. The 20-year-old departs Celtic Park having made just three appearances, scoring once, for the Premiership title-holders.
Aitchison scored on his Celtic debut, aged just 16-years-old, in a 7-0 win over Motherwell four years ago.
Chances came at a premium in Scotland, however, with loan spells to Alloa Athletic and Forest Green Rovers proving more successful.
He spent most of last season on-loan in League Two with Forest Green Rovers.
During his time in the fourth tier, he contributed six goals and five assists in 30 appearances for FGR.
Another loan move to League Two will follow suit imminently for the forward, with the option to be recalled in January.
More commonly deployed as a central forward, Aitchison can also be used as a right-winger.
After signing terms with the Tykes, Aitchison said: “I was excited to get down here and get the deal done. As soon as I knew there was a chance of coming to Barnsley, I didn’t have to think twice.
“This is a good club where I know I’ll be able to improve and develop my game.”
Dane Murphy, Chief Executive Officer, added: “Jack is a real talent and we’re delighted to have secured his services. He comes with real pedigree, having progressed through the Celtic academy set-up and is hungry to prove himself in England.
“We have no doubt that Jack will play a significant role at Oakwell in the near future, but right now it is vital for his continued development that he plays regular football.
“Jack will spend a period of time in League Two, but we will monitor his progress closely.”
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