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Former Celtic-linked forward Elijah Just made an immediate impact for Swansea City by scoring on his debut in a 2-0 pre-season win over Udinese. The Welsh side confirmed the goal with a short post during the match: GOALLLLL! Elijah Just 🔥 🦢 2-0⚫️#SwansPreSeason pic.twitter.com/0ejNAESdhe — Swansea City AFC (@SwansOfficial) July 24, 2026 Just recently completed his move from Motherwell after a strong spell in Scottish football increased his profile and attracted interest from elsewhere. Celtic had been linked with the 25-year-old during the summer, but there was never any confirmation that the Hoops submitted a formal bid or entered advanced negotiations. Swansea moved quickly to secure his signature, and his debut goal against Udinese offered an early indication of why they were prepared to invest in him. The forward impressed during his time at Fir Park with his energy, direct running and ability to contribute across the front line. He also strengthened his reputation at international level with New Zealand, adding further interest around his future. Martin O’Neill still needs greater depth in the forward areas as the new season approaches, particularly with changes expected across the squad. Camilo Duran has made a positive start since arriving in Glasgow, scoring in his opening pre-season appearances, but Celtic are still assessing other attacking targets. Just will now be focused on building momentum in Wales after getting off the mark at the first opportunity. A debut goal in a friendly will not define his season, but it is the ideal way to begin life at a new club and should help him settle quickly before competitive action gets underway.