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Virgil van Dijk told the official Celtic website: “I would like to thank all the Celtic fans for the magnificent support they have given me during my time at the club.

“Celtic is a brilliant football club, it will always be in my heart and I will always be a Celtic supporter myself.

“I know Celtic did not want me to leave and wanted to extend my contract. The club did everything to keep me and I appreciate that but I felt the time was right for a new challenge in the English Premier League.

“I thank everyone at the club, the manager and all the staff and I wish Celtic and the fans the very best for the future.”