Having watched the video that Brighton released to thank Shane Duffy for his services, if you weren't aware of the Derryman's career, you might be excused for thinking that he's a centre-forward.
Then again, the defender's ability in the air has always made him a massive threat in the opposition's box. After completing his season-long loan to Celtic, there's no denying that the Scottish champions have made a fantastic signing by getting the Irish international on board.
After amassing 130 appearances in four years on the south coast, Celtic are expected to pay a loan fee of just under £2m and will contribute to a large chunk of his £45,000-per-week wages, which is believed to be in the region of £25,000.
Having played over 90 times in the Premier League for the Seagulls, Duffy became a cornerstone of Brighton's defence and established a solid defensive partnership with Lewis Dunk.
However, he has now found himself well down the pecking order of centre-backs at Brighton, behind the likes of Dunk, Adam Webster, Ben White and Joel Veltman.
Duffy only started 19 games for the Premier League side last season but if you're a Celtic fan, this reminder about what he can do is very welcome.
👊 Go get 'em, @shaneduffy!#BHAFC 🔵⚪️ pic.twitter.com/HCcyvJfaw7
— Brighton & Hove Albion (@OfficialBHAFC) September 2, 2020
Speaking about the move to Parkhead, Duffy said: “It is a huge honour for me to join Celtic, such a huge institution and a brilliant football club that I have always loved and admired."
The 28-year-old is currently on international duty with Ireland as Stephen Kenny's side prepare to face Bulgaria and Finland in the Nations League, but he added: "It will be a fantastic personal moment for me when I pull on the Celtic jersey. It's just a great feeling - I could not be happier to be part of the club now," he added.
Celtic are bidding for a 10th successive league title and Duffy feels that he can make a big contribution.
"It's a huge season. I don't need a reason to go to Celtic but if there ever was one it's this season and the chance to make history. To have the chance to be a part in it is a huge honour, but there is a lot of hard work to do to get that 10 in a row. I know the fans are optimistic and I am as well. We'll do the hard work and hopefully, the reward is there at the end," he said.
Duffy is a Celt ☘️
"It's been a long time coming..." 👊@shaneduffy spoke to FAI TV in the team hotel in Sofia on his move to @CelticFC and the 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗲𝗿𝗮 under Stephen Kenny 👌#COYBIG | #BULIRL🇮🇪 pic.twitter.com/mA1oYgCKGI— FAIreland ⚽️🇮🇪 (@FAIreland) September 2, 2020
Celtic manager Neil Lennon was absolutely delighted to finally get the Derryman's signature.
"We are delighted to bring a player of Shane's quality to Celtic. He is a leader and he's a warrior - someone with real ability and who will also give us that great physical presence. I know he is a player who will add great personality to the dressing room. This is a real coup for the club. From the off, Shane wanted to come to Celtic and we are delighted we have been able to fend off English Premier League interest."
