Celtic striker Tony Watt joins Lierse SK on loan
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Celtic striker Tony Watt has joined Belgian club Lierse SK on a season-long loan.
The 19-year-old is best known for scoring in last season's 2-1 win over Barcelona in the Champions League.
Celtic sold last season's top-scorer Gary Hooper to Norwich but manager Neil Lennon has since added forwards Amido Balde and Teemu Pukki to his squad.
"It happened very fast," Watt told the "It's a good opportunity for me."
Lierse sit 11th in the 16-team Jupiler Pro League following Saturday's 0-0 draw with Mechelen.
"I thought I'd give it a try and the negotiations went smoothly," added the Scotland Under-21 international.
"Hopefully, I can do well and score some goals."
Watt has scored eight goals in 34 appearances for Celtic, the majority of those coming from the substitute's bench.
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