Some Celtic fans react as defender officially leaves Parkhead

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Celtic will bid farewell to defender Dedryk Boyata, who has officially joined Hertha Berlin on a long-term contract.

The 28-year-old had been tipped for some time to leave Parkhead this summer, after failing to agree a new deal with the Bhoys.

Boyata had been with Celtic since 2015 after signing from Manchester City for around £1.5 million (BBC Sport).

He leaves the club having won eight major trophies including four consecutive Premiership titles.

Hertha sporting director Michael Preetz said of Boyata: “We have been tracking Dedryck for a while and are fully convinced of his quality. We are sure that he will strengthen our defence.”

Boyata added: “I am pleased that the deal has worked out. It is an ambitious club and we have similar goals. Also, I was very impressed with Michael Preetz’s efforts to bring me here.”

In his final season at Parkhead Boyata made 32 appearances, with his final game coming against Rangers on March 31 before injury would rule him for the remainder.

Celtic fans react

A number of Celtic fans were not too upset to see the defender finally depart, with his outspoken agent having made his client an unpopular figure in the eyes of some this season

The player was accused of downing tools at the start of the season amid links away from the club, and some  supporters clearly haven’t forgotten about the controversies: