Celtic have sold Gary Mackay-Steven to Aberdeen.
It is two-and-a-half seasons since Mackay-Steven joined Celtic along with Dundee United teammate Stuart Armstrong.
Celtic’s Gary Mackay Steven
He played a part in three Celtic title wins, and will be hoping to try and bring Aberdeen closer to Brendan Rodgers’ all conquering side.
Now ex-teammate Erik Sviatchenko was quick off the mark to send him a message after his move was confirmed – and make a point of telling Mackay-Steven he cannot wait to duel with him next season.
Mackay-Steven played 63 games for Celtic in total, scoring 10 goals for the club.
It was a lack of regular starts which led to his desire to move on, and he will have a very different challenge with Aberdeen next season.
Celtic’s Gary Mackay Steven (R) in action
He deserves credit for making it too, for it would have been easier to sit on Celtic’s bench and likely collect a couple of medals at the end of the season.
His presence will add just a little extra spice to the Celtic versus Aberdeen clashes next season, especially with Jonny Hayes having made the move in the opposite direction.
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