Christopher Jullien to Montpellier confirmed as French defender leaves Celtic in permanent transfer
CHRISTOPHER JULLIEN'S Celtic exit has been confirmed as he joins Montpellier on a permanent deal.
The 29-year-old has failed to feature for Celtic this season and has only made one appearance for the club under Ange Postecoglou.
The forgotten centre-back managed only 16 minutes of football under Postecoglou as he came on against Raith Rovers in the Scottish Cup.
The Frenchman spent the majority of the last 18 months out with injury after he collided with the post in a league match against Dundee United back in January 2021.
Since his return from injury the defender struggled to break back into the starting line up as Cameron Carter-Vickers and Carl Starfelt formed an impressive title-winning partnership.
Jullien was set to leave Celtic earlier in the summer after he passed a medical at Schalke but the move fell through as he couldn't agree personal terms with the German club.
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The former Toulouse man will draw a line under his Parkhead career though after officially confirming his switch back to Ligue 1.
Speaking about his move, Jullien told the club's website: "I am very happy to join the MHSC.
"I immiediately felt a warm spirit, everyone welcomed me. Now I can't wait to get started.
"I left Ligue 1 quite a while ago and I'm happy to be back in this Championship.
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"A new page is openeing here at Montpellier and I am very happy about it.
"I can't wait to meet the Montpellier supporters a the Stade de la Mosson and I hope that we will experience great adventures together."
Celtic posted a tribute to the defender on Twitter as well, which read: "Christopher Jullien has joined @MontpellierHSC on a permanent deal."
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"Everyone at #CelticFC would like to thank @Chri6ViF for his contribution to the club and wish him good luck for the future."
Meanwhile, John Kennedy has insisted they’ll find out how good Celtic really are in the Champions League.
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