'Absolute brick wall' Celtic and Brighton fans react as Shane Duffy seals dream move

Duffy, 28, if a lifelong Celtic supporter and joins on a season-long loan.

The Ireland international was a popular figure at Brighton and played a huge role in helping Albion reach the Premier League and then maintain their status in the top flight.

He moves to Parkhead with the aim of helping Celtic secure a 10th successive title.

The deal is on undisclosed terms but it is thought a loan fee of around £2m was agreed and Brighton will continue to pay £20k of his £45k per week wages.

Here's how Celtic and Albion fans reacted to the news

@DavidMeyler: Congrats @shaneduffy can’t wait to watch you head balls 70 yards for @CelticFC Green heart

@DC94__: @shaneduffy and @CelticFC Absolute unit can’t wait to see him in hoops

@SpencerVignes: As a Brighton fan with a major soft spot for Celtic, I couldn't be happier for Shane Duffy. If he was gonna go anywhere, then Celtic Park makes complete sense. He'll become a Hoops hero, mark my words, and I can see that year being extended. Good luck 'big mon'!

@AdamLynch27: If you think Shane Duffy isn’t good enough you’ve clearly never seen him play. He walks into our team

@seanmarkus_67: Celtic are a bigger club than West Ham by quite some margin. Shane Duffy is a Celtic fan. Shane Duffy will win trophies this season and not fight for mid table.

@RealKevinPalmer: Shane Duffy has been pushing to get a move to #CelticFC for the last few weeks and he’s finally got it. He will be a huge success in Scotland

@bhafcryan: It really is the end of an era...Shane is a huge Celtic fan. He will do very well up there. Still a Premier League defender in my opinion, just doesn’t suit our style anymore. You’ve got a fantastic defender, #CelticFC fans. Take care of him. Blue heartGreen heart

@colincurryer: With the departure of @GM_83 & the seemingly inevitable departure of @shaneduffy, we are seeing the last stalwarts of the promotion team leave. Only @lewisdunk, @8stephens & Solly March remain now. That team will live forever in the hearts & minds of those who saw it play #bhafc

@TweetingSeagull: But, Shane’s move to Celtic is one that makes sense all round. It would be crass to suggest #bhafc don’t need a player of his ability, but he deserves to be where he’s getting more game time & more appreciated for his attributes. For Potter, it’s one less defender to keep happy.

@Brightonfan: One part of our famous brick wall has now gone. Thank you for absolutely everything, you will always be a legend. Thank you for getting us and keeping us in the promise land for 3 years @shaneduffy my heart has well truly sunk now! #bhafc