Celtic expert reveals real reason for Tom Rogic and Nir Bitton exits
Tom Rogic and Nir Bitton are leaving Celtic because they don’t suit Ange Postecoglou’s style of play.
That’s according to former Hoops hitman Frank McAvennie, speaking exclusively to Football Insider about the duo’s departure.
As confirmed by Celtic last week (13 May), Rogic, 29, and Bitton, 30, will leave Parkhead this summer.
The pair have made 56 Premiership appearances between them this season.
Postecgolou gave both players minutes on the pitch as the Hoops beat Motherwell 6-0 in their final game of the season (14 May).
McAvennie is glad the players got the send-off they deserved.
“Everyone knows how I feel about Rogic, he is a wonderful talent,” McAvennie told Football Insider correspondent Ben Wild.
“He’s 29 and he’s been here nine years. He sees what is happening. Bitton has been a bit-part player but he has still been important
“They see the way the manager is going. It’s all about a high press and running and these two boys aren’t the guys for that.
“You have Turnbull coming back to full fitness and other players will come in this summer so it just makes sense for them to move on this summer.
“The fans gave them all the respect in the world and they gave them the send-off they deserve.
“I’m delighted the club did it the right way because they deserve that.”
Bitton won 18 major honours during his time with Celtic.
Rogic won 16 titles.
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