From £25m Celtic hero to defensive flops - How the players who left Parkhead over the summer are faring so far this season

Celtic manager Neil Lennon oversaw a pretty major squad overhaul in the summer, as he brought in a host of quality new talents while also shipping out a number of players in order to balance the books. The transfer window was largely dominated by the Kieran Tierney transfer saga, which saw the player eventually leave Parkhead to join Arsenal.

Well, so far, so good, as the Hoops are sitting comfortably three points clear at the top of the Scottish Premiership, with maximum points from their opening six games. Here's a look at the players who Celtic moved on over the summer, who either left in the pursuit of permanent deals elsewhere, or to get some valuable first team football experience under their belts. Click and scroll through the gallery to see how they're faring at their new clubs...

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He was never really given a go under Brendan Rodgers, making just one appearance in an 18-month stint at the club. He's now playing third tier football back in Germany, where his side currently sit in fifth place.placeholder image
He was never really given a go under Brendan Rodgers, making just one appearance in an 18-month stint at the club. He's now playing third tier football back in Germany, where his side currently sit in fifth place.
After being a rock at the back for Celtic in eight consecutive league title wins, the Swede took on a new challenge in Belgium. He helped his side to win their first Europa League group match of the campaign.placeholder image
After being a rock at the back for Celtic in eight consecutive league title wins, the Swede took on a new challenge in Belgium. He helped his side to win their first Europa League group match of the campaign.
Another fringe player moved on, the Costa Rica international also found his way to Germany. His new team have been positively woeful this season, failing to win in seven league games. They've lost just once with Gamboa in the side, mind.placeholder image
Another fringe player moved on, the Costa Rica international also found his way to Germany. His new team have been positively woeful this season, failing to win in seven league games. They've lost just once with Gamboa in the side, mind.
After agreeing a pre-contract deal back in January, the 27-year-old completed a permanent move to Edinburgh. He's played pretty well this season, and scored the winning goal on the first day of the season against St Mirren.placeholder image
After agreeing a pre-contract deal back in January, the 27-year-old completed a permanent move to Edinburgh. He's played pretty well this season, and scored the winning goal on the first day of the season against St Mirren.
Snapped up earlier in the month, the Scotland U19 international midfielder has made two appearances so far, with the Staggies win both games he featured in.placeholder image
Snapped up earlier in the month, the Scotland U19 international midfielder has made two appearances so far, with the Staggies win both games he featured in.
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