Adam Idah | I want the responsibility of being an important player for the team

Adam Idah says he will relish the opportunity to be a key player for Swansea City after sealing his move from Celtic for an undisclosed fee.

The 24-year-old Republic of Ireland international will wear the number 33 shirt for the Swans, and has signed a five-year contract in south Wales.

Despite his relative youth, Idah has already played and scored in the Championship, Premier League, Old Firm derbies, Scottish Cup finals, the Champions League and international football.

Idah has 46 goals from 188 total club appearances, and believes his all-round game can help him make his mark in a Swansea shirt.

“I want the responsibility, and it is one of the main reasons I have come here. I want to have the chance to be the main man, to lead the line and score as many goals as I can,” he said.

“Every striker wants that job, and to come here and try push for promotion; if you can be the main man in that then it is an amazing feeling.

“I am really looking forward to trying to do just that and score goals.

“I feel I am a good all-rounder and I can bring a bit of everything. I have the physique, I have pace, I can dribble with the ball or hold it up to bring others into play.

“Overall, I think my game is not just about any one thing, I believe I am good at all the different parts of the game so I hope I can bring that while looking to learn and still add more things moving forward.

“I am really excited, it is a fresh start for me, it’s a fresh start for my family, and I want to get going and get some goals.”

Idah, who was with Norwich City prior to his move to Parkhead, enjoyed his time with Celtic, where he won four trophies.

But once he had spoken to senior figures at the Swans, including assistant head coach – and former Celtic player and coach - Darren O’Dea, the forward was in no doubt that Swansea’s ambitions reflected his own.

“I am really excited about the move, when I heard Swansea were interested and I spoke with the owners, spoke with the manager and to Darren (O’Dea) about the club and the project here going forward it was a no-brainer for me to come here,” he said.

“I am really looking forward to getting down to work. There is a real ambition to make the club successful, and I feel the role they want me to take here is a great fit for me.

“Celtic are one of the biggest clubs in world football, but for me the end goal is to come back to playing in the English leagues and to try and get back to the Premier League.

“The owners were great, they were very clear in what they want for the club. They were brilliant and I hope I can help, and the boys here can help me."