Celtic have confirmed the signing of Jozo Simunovic from Dinamo Zagreb for a fee believed to be in the region of £5.25 million on a five-year-deal.

The news that the deal was completed was confirmed by the official club website.

Simunovic has been a starter for Dinamo Zagreb for two years since making his first start as a 19-year-old.

Zagreb have qualified for the Champions League this season and were drawn into Group F alongside Bayern Munich, Arsenal and Olympiacos last Thursday.

Earlier yesterday a fee was agreed between the two clubs after being confirmed by Sky Sports on Twitter:

BREAKING: Sky Sources: Celtic agree fee with Dinamo Zagreb for defender Jozo Simunovic #SSNHQ — Sky Sports News HQ (@SkySportsNewsHQ) August 31, 2015

The move has been confirmed after passing the medical and agreeing personal terms with the Hoops.

At just 21-years-old, Simunovic is a highly rated centre-back in Croatia having already made eight starts for the Under-21 national side and has made 52 club appearances, scoring three goals.

Confirmation of the transfer means that Simunovic becomes Ronny Deila’s eighth summer signing with Ryan Christie signing earlier today.