Celtic get promise of Pearson
Thursday, January 8, 2004
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Celtic FC have agreed a €500,000 fee with Motherwell FC to secure the signature of midfielder Stephen Pearson.
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Offer accepted
The Fir Park club reluctantly consented to the transfer of the 21-year-old, with Motherwell chairman Bill Dickie confirming: "We have accepted an offer."
Likely debut
Pearson had been linked with a move to the English Premiership but will now join up with his boyhood heroes. He has sorted out personal terms and will undergo a medical before making his expected debut in Celtic's Scottish Cup tie against Ross County FC on Saturday.
Challenges ahead
The youngster won his first Scotland cap against the Netherlands in a UEFA EURO 2004™ play-off in November. He will be available to help Celtic defend their eleven-point lead at the top of the Scottish Premier League and to feature in the UEFA Cup third round meeting with FK Teplice in February and March.
