Celtic goalkeeper Vasilis Barkas has told the club that he wants to leave over the summer, The Daily Record have reported.
The Lowdown: Parkhead source reveal
Labelled as ‘horrendous’ by pundit Tam McManus, the Greece international doesn’t seem to be in Ange Postecoglou’s Parkhead plans, making just two appearances in 2021/22.
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He hasn’t been seen in a Premiership matchday squad in 2022, with his last matchday involvement coming against Raith Rovers in the Scottish Cup in mid-February.
The most expensive goalkeeper in Celtic’s history is now free to leave Parkhead in the summer, according to a Hoops source.
The Latest: Barkas’ demands
The Daily Record relayed reports from Greek outlet Onlarissa, who suggested that Barkas has ‘demanded’ to leave Celtic Park in the summer.
The 27-year-old has “already begun the countdown to his departure” after failing to secure a loan move to either Sheffield United or IFK Gothenburg in January.
The Verdict: Just go…
As mentioned, Barkas had the chance to leave the club in the New Year, with prospectives moves to Sheffield and Gothenburg falling through due to salary demands.
Some Celtic fans may well be getting fed up with stories over the outcast shot-stopper, especially this one where he has reportedly ‘demanded’ to leave Glasgow.
He looks set to follow youngster Ben Doak out the Parkhead exit door over the coming months, but we have no sympathy for the Greek goalkeeper as there were offers on the table for him to depart just two months ago.
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