I just wanted to be one of the Bhoys, says Greek star Samaras

GEORGIOS SAMARAS revealed he “closed the doors” on all other clubs to fulfil his wish to sign a permanent deal with Celtic.

The Greece international signed a three-year deal with the Scottish champions having scored six times in 21 appearances in a four-month loan spell from Manchester City last season.

Samaras, 23, who made one substitute appearance for Greece at Euro 2008, this summer, is thought to have cost Celtic around £1m. The former Heerenveen striker stressed his desire to remain in Glasgow. “It was my first choice,” he said. “I never spoke to any other clubs, my priority was Celtic and I was focused on them.