John Hartson convinced Dedryck Boyata’s going to leave Celtic

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Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers has picked Dedryck Boyata regularly so far this season.

John Hartson has told BT Sport that he think Celtic defender Dedryck Boyata will leave Parkhead in January.

Boyata’s future was heavily speculated about in the summer, when it appeared that he was trying to manoeuvre a move away from Celtic.

At that time Brendan Rodgers managed to keep the centre-back in Glasgow.

However, with Boyata’s contract running down, Hartson now thinks that Celtic will have to let the defender go on a cut-price deal.

“You look at Boyata. I’m sorry to say, I feel he will leave,” Hartson said.

“If a club comes in with a bid of £5 million or £6 million for Boyata, I would imagine Celtic will sell. I think they’ll let him go.”

Boyata’s departure from Celtic would be a blow, as he is a key part of their defence.

The Belgian international’s partnership with Filip Benkovic has looked very sturdy, and Celtic’s options at the back will be weakened without him.

The Bhoys will also not want to lose him on a cut price deal, but they may have little choice due to the defender’s contract situation.

Celtic made it through in the Europa League last night, as they just about managed to finish ahead of Red Bull Leipzig and claim second spot in their group.