Freddie Ljungberg tells Celtic: Sign me up, I'm raring to go!

27 December 2010 16:51
Jetting in: Midfielder Freddie Ljungberg arrives at Glasgow Airport for talks about signing for Celtic[LNB]Freddie Ljungberg has confirmed an interest in playing for Celtic and insists all his injuries problems are behind him. [LNB]The former Arsenal midfielder says he has heard all about the games against Rangers and is desperate to play in an Old Firm derby one day.[LNB]Celtic boss Neil Lennon revealed on Sunday that Ljungberg was travelling to Glasgow to discuss a possible deal after watching his side score twice in injury-time on their way to a 2-0 victory over St Johnstone. [LNB]Ljungberg spent nine years at Arsenal before spending an ill-fated season at West Ham. He then moved to the MLS to play for Seattle Sounders and Chicago Fire.  [LNB]The former Sweden international has struggled with injuries but insists he is now fully fit and raring to go.[LNB]'I've seen the Old Firm derby on television and I've had friends who have been over to the games,' said Ljungberg as he arrived at Glasgow Airport..[LNB] Good old days: Ljungberg during his time at Arsenal where he spent nine years[LNB]'They have said some amazing things about the fixture so of course I would like to play in it. [LNB]'I'm available to play for any club on January 1 so we'll see what happens. I'm as fit as I've been for a long time since I had surgery on my hip two years ago.'[LNB] Free agent Freddie Ljungberg to hold talks with Celtic over a move to Parkhead Celtic 2 St Johnstone 0: Bhoys leave it late to claim crucial win and prevent Rangers extending lead at top CELTIC FC

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