MORECAMBE have signed the highly-rated Diarmuid O'Carroll from Celtic.

The 20-year-old, who is a product of the Celtic youth academy and been a regular scorer in the Bhoys' Reserve teams for the past couple of seasons, has signed a one-year deal at Christie Park.

Described by late Celtic coach Tommy Burns as a 'natural striker who can score goals', O'Carroll has been capped by the Republic of Ireland at all youth levels.

O'Carroll said it was a big decision to leave Celtic Park but felt the timing was right.

He said: "As a young Irish footballer it was my ambition to play for Celtic and I love the place.

"But I have to think of my career now and look to make my mark.