Josip Juranovic has signed off at Celtic with an emotional address as he roared: "Glasgow will always be green and white!"
The Hoops officially confirmed the right-back had departed the club for a fresh challenge in the Bundesliga with Union Berlin yesterday. Talk throughout the month and before had been surrounding the future of the defender following a stunning World Cup campaign with Croatia - including a man of the match performance against Brazil in the last eight.
That form escalated transfer interest in the full-back, who arrived 18 months ago in the £2.5million deal from Legia Warsaw, with Ange Postecoglou acting quick by bringing in Canada star Alistair Johnston with speculation bubbling along in the background. The Scottish champions are set to bank a tidy profit from the sale of the defender, as he hailed his time in Glasgow as an 'unforgettable experience' and even referenced his 'Fireball' song as one he will cherish forever.
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Posting on Instagram, he said: "What can I say…..what a memorable 18 months. My family and I will always remember every part of that journey. Thank you for making this a special time for us.
"Sharing the dressing room with so many amazing team-mates in this short period of time was unforgettable experience! It was my pleasure working with manager,coaches and staff members.
"Big thanks to the fans. Each and every one of you made me feel special. Fireball will be always close to my heart! Glasgow will always be GREEN AND WHITE! Once a CELT, always a CELT. "
A host of his now former Celtic team-mates left messages on his post as they bided the defender farewell and all the best on his next adventure.
Joe Hart wrote: Good luck my pal … do your thing we will miss you. See you soon xx
Liel Abada commented: "Good lucky my guy."
Carl Starfelt added: "Good luck bro!! You will be missed."
Daizen Maeda and Greg Taylor took a different route by sending well wishes in the shape of emojis with three red love hearts from the Japan attacker and a sad face and love heart from defender.
Forgotten man Albian Ajeti - out on loan - also left a message.
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