Moritz Jenz has thanked the Celtic fans for their support as he saw his time at Parkhead come to an end.
The German defender was brought in on loan by Ange Postecoglou in the summer and initially found plenty of game time in league and Champions League action. Due to the absence of Carl Starfelt, Jenz was on hand to steady the ship at the back and even scored on his Celtic debut against Ross County.
But the 23-year-old hasn't featured for Postecoglou's men since November, and with the arrival of Yuki Kobayashi this month pushing the Lorient loanee further down the pecking order in Glasgow. It was reported this week that Jenz would return to France before a potential move to the Bundesliga with Schalke and the centre-half confirmed the news with a heartfelt message to the club.
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He posted on Instagram: "Dear Celtic family, I’m sad to say that I’m leaving the club after a short time, it’s been for me a fantastic period at the club. I‘m very proud and honoured to have been a part of the Celtic Football Club. Like I said at the beginning of my time it was and it has been a dream.
"The fans of Celtic will always have a special place in my heart, they are kind,honest and passionate. I want to thank everyone that works at Celtic, from the staff to the people taking care of us players in the stadium and in the training ground. I’m very lucky to have been part of such a fantastic squad of players, it’s really a TEAM and a Family Everyone is fighting for each other to make history for this great Club and I‘m gonna miss them so much!
"A massive thank you to Mr Postecoglou for giving me the opportunity to play for this fantastic club. It has been an honour to work with him and his team. Well I guess I have to cut it short now :) Here we go again, I am on the road again. Hopefully one day I can come back to see Paradise."
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