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Sebastian Tounekti was man of the match in his debut against Kilmarnock Deadline-day signing Sebastian Tounekti says he is not viewing Celtic as a stepping stone to one of Europe's top leagues and insists he sees himself "being here for many years". The 23-year-old winger, who was named man of the match on his debut against Kilmarnock on Sunday, was only five months into a five-year deal with Hammarby before being leaving for Celtic for a reported £5m fee, external last Monday. Asked if seeing players move from the Scottish champions to top-five European leagues was a motivation, Norway-born Tounekti said: "To play for Celtic is massive. "For a player of my age, it is the best step I could have made and I know the playing style should suit me. I told my agent it was my only choice if I was to leave Hammarby at this stage. "My only focus is to be here now and perform. I want to play for Celtic for a long time. I see myself being here for many years. " The early tale of Celtic's two new wingers Tounekti Celtic debut no surprise to former manager Tounekti, who has signed a five-year deal, revealed other clubs were interested before he completed his move in the final moments of a "hectic" final day of the summer transfer window. Celtic's failure to reach the Champions League was no deterrent to Tounekti, who was delighted to make "a nice start" at Rugby Park. He gave Kilmarnock a tough time down Celtic's left, but stressed his ability to play on the opposite flank. "My strongest position is on the left, but I have also played some games on the right so I can play there if the manager wants me to play there, " he said. "I feel like it is only the beginning. I have so much more to show, so hopefully I'll bring more out throughout the season. " Champions League: Arsenal visit Athletic Club on opening night of competition Kipyegon wins historic fourth world 1500m gold Lawyers, losses and lie detectors - inside Mudryk doping case Revealing the secrets of our species The photo that exposed a scandalous fake injury The gang who stole over £50 million from taxpayers Ian Wright remembers an inspirational teacher 'Aberdeen savour the most perfect game ever played' How Mc Tominay became a Napoli icon after Man Utd exit Scotland men's internationals to be shown live on BBC Commonwealth Games: Why is it so special to be part of Team Scotland? From titles to tinpottery - rank Scotland's top 10 clubs Who will win Champions League? BBC Sport experts make predictions Lawyers, losses and lie detectors - inside Mudryk doping case Vegas nights with 'Rocky' Hatton's Mancunian army Cramp cocktails and apps - how rugby tracks 'fifth vital sign' Back yard to brilliant - the making of Duplantis, and how high can he go? 'What a legend! ' Duplantis clears 6. 30m to break world record. Video'What a legend! ' Duplantis clears 6. 30m to break world record 'Have you ever seen anything like that? ' Simbu wins marathon by 0. 03 seconds. Video'Have you ever seen anything like that? ' Simbu wins marathon by 0. 03 seconds Quality not there - Scholes criticises Man Utd policy 'There is, and always will be, only one Ricky Hatton' Where the Manchester derby was won and lost - tactical analysis 'Hull overcomes internal noise as Donald turns up volume for Ryder Cup' The World Cup's final four - and how England can beat them The world of boxing remembers legend Hatton. Video The world of boxing remembers legend Hatton Seville storms to 100m gold as Bolt cheers him on. Video Seville storms to 100m gold as Bolt cheers him on 'Forget Fergie time - now it's Arne Time' 'Crawford conquers Canelo to become the face of boxing' 'I can't change people's opinions of me' - Fernandes in his own words Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.