UK-based Codemasters has today announced that it will release no less than 17 different versions of its Club Football soccer game later this year as a result of both Celtic and Real Madrid joining the existing lineup of top European clubs. Each version of Club Football will focus on a single European soccer team, allowing players to step out onto the hallowed turf of their favorite stadium and alongside photo-realistic teammates. The 17 clubs signed by Codemasters to date are as follows:

　　AC Milan

　　Ajax

　　Arsenal

　　Aston Villa

　　Borussia Dortmund

　　Celtic

　　Chelsea

　　FC Barcelona

　　FC Bayern Munich

　　FC Internazionale

　　Hamburger SV

　　Juventus

　　Leeds United

　　Liverpool FC

　　Manchester United

　　Rangers

　　Real Madrid

　　"To have both Real Madrid and Celtic editions as part of the lineup makes the range complete," said Mike Hayes, Codemasters' group marketing director. "And the extra development time will ensure a great football gaming experience for the fans of each club."

　　In Club Football, players will be able to take control of other teams besides the one that their copy of the game focuses on, although only the primary team will be available for use in the game's domestic season and super league modes of play. For more information on Club Football, which was originally announced for all three current-generation consoles but will now be released only for the PS2 and Xbox, check out our previous coverage of the game.