Mheuka ready to 'thrive' under Celtic pressure

[Getty Images] New striker Shumaira Mheuka "can't wait to score at Celtic Park" after joining on loan from English Premier League side Chelsea. The 18-year-old has come through the youth ranks at Stamford Bridge but has made nine first team appearances for the London club. The striker, who joins Celtic on a year-long loan deal, can't wait to get started. "It's amazing," he told club media. "Walking in, I could feel the echo and the surround sound of the stadium. You almost feel the history as you walk in. "It's a real feeling. I wish everyone could feel it, an amazing feeling and I'm so, so happy to be here. "This is something that I've been doing since I was a little kid. And to be able to do it in front of the Celts, the fans and show my ability in front of them, it's something that I can't wait to do. It's almost a feeling of excitement rather than nerves. "I can't wait to score at Celtic Park. You know, I'll be chasing that feeling every game, every chance that I get. "I'm over the moon, buzzing to be here. I'm eager, if you can't tell, I'm ready. Let's go." Mheuka scored 25 goals in 34 appearances across all competitions last term. The captain of Chelsea's under-21s, the forward knows the expectations will be much greater in Glasgow. "Football is nothing without pressure," he added. "The best of the best, like Celtic players, thrive under that pressure. There's nothing like being second best when you're at a club like Celtic. It's something that I'm really going to relish and enjoy."