Ange Postecoglou's Celtic signed three players and saw another five depart on a frantic transfer deadline day for the Scottish club.
After a recent 1-0 loss to fierce rivals Rangers, the Hoops managed to bolster their squad with the recruitment of striker Giorgos Giakoumakis, winger Jota and defender Cameron Carter-Vickers.
Those three last-minute deals saw Celtic make 12 additions throughout the transfer window with more than a dozen players departing.
On deadline day, French forward Odsonne Edouard sealed a move to the Premier League with Crystal Palace and Ryan Christie joined Bournemouth in the Championship.
While Postecoglou's side could use further reinforcements come January, the Australian coach has overseen a relatively successful first transfer window that didn't give him or the club much time to get deals done.
Giakoumakis looms as a quality late addition for the Hoops with the Greek forward joining as the top scorer in the Eredivisie last season and he's excited to play under Postecoglou.
"The manager’s attacking style of play is perfect for me. I can’t wait to come, to meet the fans and start something really good together," Giakoumakis said.
"Celtic have always been a team I’ve liked and I’ve watched many games in the past.
"The amazing atmosphere in the stadium is something else and I’m delighted to be here and to help write history together."
Though Postecoglou didn't sign any Australian players this window with Maty Ryan and Aaron Mooy previously linked with moves, Celtic fans were overall happy with the business that was done in a short space of time.
Pure spoiled fans man our team was a shambles in turmoil only 4 5 weeks ago not knowing what’s going to happen all negative stuff. 10 players in and some nice football in that space of time is encouraging. Give it a rest with negative crying!
— Paul Livi 🤙🍀 (@PaulLivi1) August 31, 2021
Credit where credit is due ....... for me this has been a great window 👍🍀 now raid the J League in January 💚⚽️💚
— James McAllister (@jimmomc7) August 31, 2021
Erm yer who else thought Giokoumakis and Jota were our lot for the night and we would all be moaning about not having a CB😂 I think this window has been pretty good man and for once celtic get it done on deadline day HAIL HAIL💚🍀
— Josh Ramsay (@JoshRam46683085) August 31, 2021
Huge credit @CelticFC. This was a huge rebuilding job. It was never going to be easy or an overnight fix. However, honestly I'm really happy with the transfer window so far, especially today and clearly Ange, Dom and the others have worked incredibly hard so a genuine thanks🙌
— Chas Ferns (@ChasFerns) September 1, 2021
After consecutive losses going into the international break, Celtic will return to action against Ross County in the Scottish Premiership on September 12.