On Tuesday, Conor Hazard concluded his nine-year tenure with Celtic by signing with Plymouth Argyle. The Irish goalkeeper, who was purchased for approximately £150,000, is eager to advance his career outside of Glasgow.
As he prepares to embark on this new journey, Hazard expressed his gratitude on Instagram for the unwavering support he received during his time with Celtic. Despite being with the club for nearly a decade, his allegiance to Celtic predates his professional involvement, and he continues to be a fervent supporter.
Hazard’s time at Celtic may not have seen him break into the first team, but a strange turn of events led to him being the goalkeeper for the quadruple treble cup final, held behind closed doors at Hampden. On that day, Hazard’s crucial saves during the penalty shootout secured another treble for Celtic. Regardless of his future career trajectory, that match will forever etch his name in Celtic’s history.
Meanwhile, Brendan Rodgers and Celtic are streamlining their squad to enhance its quality. Hazard, who was the fourth-choice goalkeeper, was deemed surplus to requirements. This decision was on top of the club’s decision to release Barkas without any compensation earlier this summer.
