Former Celtic striker Frank McAvennie believes that Hoops defender Christopher Jullien could leave the club at the end of the season.
The Lowdown: Jullien out of favour
The 29-year-old has suffered terrible luck with injuries in recent years, stunting his progress at Parkhead and seeing him slip down the pecking order.
In fact, Jullien has been limited to just one appearance in all competitions this season, not playing a single minute of Premiership action.
The Frenchman's current Celtic deal expires in 2023 and it could be the case that he is sold this summer in order to receive a fee for him.
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The Latest: Jullien tipped to leave Celtic
Speaking to Football Insider, McAvennie claimed that Jullien could leave Celtic once the campaign reaches its conclusion. The 62-year-old stated:
"He’s played once this season so you do wonder if Ange has decided he isn’t good enough. To not even have had some sub appearances at the end of games, that speaks volumes for me.
"So, he’s one who could go this summer because he hasn’t played regular football for so long now. It’s probably better for everyone that he is moved on because I’m sure if Ange rated him then he would be playing.
"I just get the feeling he’s not in Ange’s plans because there was a big deal maced about him coming back and now there is nothing."
The Verdict: Makes sense for all concerned
In truth, it makes complete sense for Jullien to find a new club ahead of next season, allowing Celtic not to lose him for free next year and also giving the player himself a better chance of regular football.
It seems clear from the Frenchman's lack of game-time that Ange Postecoglou doesn't see him as a key player moving forward, with Cameron Carter-Vickers and Carl Starfelt indisputably the first-choice centre-back pairing.
Jullien has been hugely unlucky with injuries, missing so much action in the process, and it simply has to be viewed as a move which ultimately hasn't worked out how he or the club would have wanted, despite making 62 appearances in total.
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