Cristian Gamboa has vowed to work hard to earn a spot in Brendan Rodgers first team plans at Celtic.

The Costa Rican international signed a three-year-deal with the Scottish champions as he made the move from Premier League side West Brom.

Gamboa faces competition from the likes of Mikael Lustig and Saidy Janko in order to force his way into the Hoops starting side but the 26-year-old has vowed to hit the ground running in Glasgow.

“Wherever you go you have to fight for a place and earn your chance so I’m ready to fight, ready to put the pressure on,” he told the Celtic website.

“Right now there are two right-backs but I came to play and earn some time to play but it’ll be the gaffer who will decide.”

Gamboa has watched Rodgers’ brand of football already in his time as Liverpool manager and he feels well equipped to settle under the Northern Irishman in Glasgow.

“We spoke a few days ago and he told me the way he wants to play. I also saw some games when he was coaching Liverpool so I know the way he plays and I’ll try to fit in and do my best,” added Gamboa.

Having been out of favour at West Brom, the new Bhoy concedes he may have to bide his time. He does have some ten days to work on his fitness but Celtic’s next game – an Old Firm derby against Rangers at Parkhead – may come too quickly.

“Right now I’m missing some match fitness but I’ll come here, do my best and if they give me the chance I will be ready.

I have no injuries so there’s no problem if I get the chance,” he declared.

Celtic are 1.73 to beat Rangers on September 10. The Light Blues are 4.50 while the draw is 3.75.