Jack Aitchison looks set to join up with another former Celtic player as his manager this summer.

Aitchison, 23, has agreed a deal with EFL League One side Exeter City, currently managed by former Hoops defender Gary Caldwell.

The forward, who became Celtic's youngest-ever goalscorer in 2016 aged just 16 years and 71 days, has put pen to paper on a two-year deal with the English outfit, following the expiration of his contract at Motherwell.

Aitchison told the club website following his move to Exeter: "I'm delighted to be here after such a long drive and I can't wait to get started.

"I feel like I've got a point to prove at this level. The way the gaffer works, I really think I'll fit into the system. I liked the way the attacking players worked last season, and I've sat down with Gary and discussed how he plays and how I can score goals in this team.

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Caldwell was also delighted with getting the signing over the dotted line. He said: "Jack is a player I've known for some time.

"He fits the profile of what we want at the football club - he's hungry to develop - and he brings a lot of quality in a position we need competition in, given who has left.

"He'll bring goals as well. We worked hard to get him as he was wanted by a number of clubs, so we're delighted to bring him in."

"It's all happened very quickly, but as soon as I spoke to the manager I knew I wanted to sign. It's a club that already feels a little like home - I know James (Scott) from youth level and Kyle (Taylor) from Forest Green so I feel at home straight away. 

"When I spoke with the manager, I knew straight away I'd fit into this team."

Aitchison made just three appearances in all competitions for Celtic, the goal against Motherwell being his only goal in that time. He spent time on loan at Dumbarton, Alloa Athletic and Forest Green Rovers before leaving the club to join Barnsley.

Caldwell spent four years at Celtic, winning two Scottish Premiership titles and one League and Scottish Cup respectively.