We’re pleased to confirm the signing of defender Darius Smith who joins the club from Stafford Rangers.

The 24-year-old right-back links up with James Kinsey’s squad after spending most of last season at Stafford having signed from Gainsborough Trinity in September 2022.

Darius has also played for Mickleover FC and Brighouse and adds further experience to the squad.

After signing for Celtic, Darius told us: “I’m buzzing to be here! Hopefully we can get the club back to where it belongs.”

James Kinsey added: “Darius has everything we want in a full-back. He’s athletic and also brings a vocal side of the game with him.

“He has the experience of playing in a higher division and we’re delighted to be able to give him the platform to play consistently and push on.

“It’s important that we keep adding lads to the group that suit and complement each other so we can create a real unity between us. Darius definitely fits within that category so we’re really happy to have got this done.”

Darius can be found on Twitter here.

Welcome to Celtic, Darius!

Photo credit: Wendy Hill