NC State’s Manny Perez Signs Professional Deal

NC State Sophomore Manny Perez has officially signed a professional deal with Celtic F.C. of the Scottish Premier League. The contract is a 3.5-year deal. Part of the contract allows for Perez to be loaned back to North Carolina FC of the USL.

It is a huge honour to sign with @CelticFC , I love the energy that the club brings and it has the best fans in the world. I will be on loan with @NorthCarolinaFC and look forward to developing and bringing success to both clubs. pic.twitter.com/eqOSiitCiD

— Manny perez (@mannyP113) January 31, 2019

Perez earned the ACC Freshman of the Year award in 2017 (2nd NC State player ever), as well as 2nd Team All-ACC honors. He earned 3rd Team All-ACC honors last season.

Celtic F.C. is currently in 1st place, and has won the Scottish Premier League 49 times.