Boy is it a bad time to sign for Celtic right now.
After fans raged at rumours this week that Neil Lennon is looking to sign Irish youth internationals, Jonathan Afolabi has now become the latest Celtic signing to be crucified by fans on arrival.
The same thing happened to Leo Hjelde when he signed earlier this summer, as the Parkhead faithful are simply desperate for first-team arrivals, not more additions to the Development Squad.
The Hoops confirmed the capture of Afolabi on Wednesday though, as the Republic of Ireland U-19 international penned a three-year deal with the club.
He was previously with Southampton, where he racked up 16 goals and eight assists for their various youth sides, per Transfermarkt.
The teenager said: “It’s been great so far. This is a big move for me and everything has been going well so far. The boys have been very welcoming, the fans have been great as well, and I’m delighted to be part of this family now.”
Afolabi is a versatile forward capable of playing through the middle or on either wing, but his new “family” haven’t been particularly welcoming on his big day, producing possibly the most brutal response there is - they simply don't care about or want the youngster.
Take a look at some of the best Twitter reactions down below…
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