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Marcelo Saracchi trained with Celtic on Friday before the deal was announced Celtic's latest signing Marcelo Saracchi says the pressure of playing for a big club makes him a better player. The Uruguayan left-back has signed on a season-long loan from Boca Juniors, subject to international clearance. Saracchi, 27, started his career with Danubio in his homeland, before spells with River Plate, RB Leipzig - with whom he faced Celtic in 2018 - Galatasaray and Levante. He switched to Boca in 2023 and has won nine caps for his country. "The pressure of playing for a big club is something that I thrive on, " Saracchi told Celtic TV. "It doesn't hinder me, it's the opposite. I look forward to it and I think it pushes me to be better. "I've known for a little while that I was coming so there's a lot of excitement there and I can't wait to get started, get out and get playing, and I'm looking forward to it. " Is Old Firm a must-win for 'connected' Celtic? Swansea close in on capture of Celtic striker Idah Scottish trio learn European league phase opponents Saracchi joins Michel-Ange Balikwisha in joining Celtic since Wednesday's Champions League play-off defeat by Kairat, as manager Brendan Rodgers strengthens his squad late in the window. With Greg Taylor and Jeffrey Schlupp both leaving during the summer, Saracchi provides competition for Kieran Tierney on the left side of defence. "I'm really pleased we have been able to bring Marcelo to the club, " Rodgers said. "He is someone who has great ability, a very solid defender but also, as an attacking full-back, he can make a real impact for us going forward. "Having played in Argentina's Primera Division for a number of years, Marcelo has a very good level of experience within a strong football environment, so I believe he will be an important, quality addition to our squad. " Visit our Celtic page for all the latest news, analysis and fan views Get Celtic news notifications in the BBC Sport app Raducanu outclassed by Rybakina in US Open exit Championship: Leicester lead Birmingham through Fatawu's fine finish Tottenham sign Simons from RB Leipzig for £52m Preview the new series of Freddie Flintoff's Field of Dreams Hugh Bonneville narrates Sherlock Holmes’ greatest cases Reflecting on the 'kamikaze' attacks of World War II A cricket match-fixing scandal that stumped the sport 'Aberdeen savour the most perfect game ever played' How Mc Tominay became a Napoli icon after Man Utd exit Scotland men's internationals to be shown live on BBC Commonwealth Games: Why is it so special to be part of Team Scotland? From titles to tinpottery - rank Scotland's top 10 clubs Sutton's predictions v The Cut star Orlando Bloom and AI 'What a race! ' - Hunter Bell runs PB but denied win in thrilling finish. Video'What a race! ' - Hunter Bell runs PB but denied win in thrilling finish First step to end Isak saga? Newcastle close in on Woltemade The week Scottish football had its heart broken four times over Weekly sports quiz: Vuelta, haircuts & record transfers Watch as 10-man Aberdeen falter in Europa League play-off to FCSB. Video Watch as 10-man Aberdeen falter in Europa League play-off to FCSB 'Ireland can still improve despite opening win' Asher-Smith claims two top-three finishes in same night in Zurich. Video Asher-Smith claims two top-three finishes in same night in Zurich Grimsby send fans wild on famous night for club 'Humiliating! ' Club Brugge thump 10-man Rangers 6-0. Video'Humiliating! ' Club Brugge thump 10-man Rangers 6-0 'Bradley avoids sporting masochism to make Europe's Ryder Cup harder' 'It's very bleak' - what's gone wrong at West Ham? In decline or in transition? Hamilton's Ferrari start analysed What next for NFL's most controversial draft pick? In Pictures: Sporting photos of the week 'People looked at me like I was a something, not someone' Teenager Ngumoha scores last-minute winner as Liverpool beat Newcastle. Video Teenager Ngumoha scores last-minute winner as Liverpool beat Newcastle What does your club need before transfer window shuts? The making of Spain and Arsenal's humble magician Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.