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Neil Lennon has paid tribute to the phenomenal Mikael Lustig after the defender announced his departure from Celtic last night.

The hoops boss made no secret of his desire to retain the defender but a parting of the ways has been on the cards for a month.

Lennon restored Lustig to first team duty almost as soon as he was appointed as caretaker manager and was rewarded with the opening goal in the title clincher away to Aberdeen and an assist for Odsonne Edouard in the goal that won the Scottish Cup.

I was delighted to bring Mika to Celtic and he has been phenomenal for me and the club,” the Irishman told the club website. Mika has chosen to move elsewhere, but that is absolutely his right, these things happen, but it will not in any way take away from what he has achieved at Celtic.

I wish Mika nothing but success for the future, he has been a brilliant servant to the club and has made a massive contribution to everything we have achieved across so many years. It has been a privilege to work with Mika.

“A top international player, he always gave everything for the team, he gave his heart and soul to every performance and I loved having him on my side.

I am sure he will go on and continue to enjoy a really successful career, and myself and everyone at the club wish Mika and his family nothing but success for the future.”

Lustig won the support of Ronny Deila and Brendan Rodgers and rewarded them with 100% commitment and picked up 16 major trophy successes during his Celtic days.

His departure leaves the hoops very short of defensive options with Tony Ralston the only recognised right-back at the club.

Jack Hendry and Kris Ajer have both filled in at right-back in the past but it’s understood that filling that position is one of Lennon’s transfer priorities.

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