Paulo Bernardo declares he is Rangers 'ready' as Celtic transfer recruit reveals Brendan Rodgers talk before Ibrox
dailyrecord.co.ukPaulo Bernardo insists he’s ready to be launched straight into Sunday’s showdown with Rangers after completing his deadline day deal from Benfica.The highly-rated playmaker arrived on a season’s loan – with an option of a permanent deal next summer to make it nine new arrivals in the window.
Hoops boss Brendan Rodgers – who also this week added defender Nat Phillips and winger Luis Palma – was thrilled to bag the Portugal under 21 star.
But he admitted his rebuilding plans will need to roll on to January as his summer shopping left him wanting more.Bernardo was a marquee arrival though and he insisted he’s out to make an immediate impact.
The 21-year-old said: “The manager told me welcome, he explained to me a little bit about Celtic and he asked me if I was ready to be part of the team.
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