Defender Alistair Johnston, one of Canada's standout players at the 2022 World Cup, is headed to Scotland's Glasgow Celtic.
CF Montreal confirmed the transfer Saturday, saying it will take effect Jan. 1 — the start of the January transfer window.
The 24-year-old defender/wingback from Aurora, Ont., made US$445,625 with Montreal last season, according to the MLS Players Association.“When a club like Celtic comes calling, it will turn any footballer’s head, and especially for myself, growing up in a British household, Celtic was one of the clubs that is near and dear to our hearts," Johnston told Celtic TV. "And for me, it’s one of the biggest clubs in the world.
Johnston has started a record 31 consecutive games for Canada, erasing the record of 27 set by former Canada captain Bruce Wilson from 1984 to '86. He has won 33 caps in all, with 29 starts. He spent his first two years of college at St. John's, where he started all 36 games as a freshman and sophomore before moving to Wake Forest, which he captained in 2019.
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