Reason for delay in Marco Tilio's Celtic exit revealed
He still remains at Parkhead, though, because Celtic won't let him leave until a new winger lands in Glasgow, reports Austrian outlet kurier.at.
Tilio has made just two competitive appearances since moving to Glasgow in the summer of 2023.
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The Australian spent last term on loan at Melbourne City in his homeland, scoring five goals and assisting as many in 20 appearances.
Celtic are in the market for a winger this summer, with Daizen Maeda, Yang Hyun-jun, James Forrest and Tilio currently Brendan Rodgers' only options out wide.
The new campaign begins this weekend, with the Scottish Premiership champions welcoming St Mirren to Parkhead on Sunday for their season opener.
The referee and VAR officials for the match have recently been revealed.
Indeed, Don Robertson will take charge of proceedings. David Roome and Craig Ferguson will run the lines, with Greg Aitken on VAR duties. Graeme Leslie is the AVAR official.
Kick-off is at 4.30pm UK time.
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