Celtic sign Jarosik from Chelsea
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Glasgow - Celtic have signed Czech midfielder Jiri Jarosik from Chelsea on a three-year contract with the option of a fourth year, the Scottish Premier League champions said on Monday.
Jarosik, 28, who has 23 caps for the Czech Republic, said: "It is a fantastic time to be joining Celtic with the club again Scottish champions ... and also with so much to look forward to in the Champions League."
Jarosik joined Chelsea from CSKA Moscow in January 2005 and played 14 Premier League games, 11 as substitute.
He failed to claim a place in the side last season, moving on loan to Birmingham but the Midlands club were relegated and he returned to Chelsea. Jarosik now leaves for Celtic for an undisclosed fee.