Celtic to allow defender to leave on free transfer

Celtic are ready to cut their losses and release Nigerian international Efe Ambrose on a free transfer, according to reports.

Ambrose joined the Parkhead side in 2012 and went on to make more than 100 appearances for the club.

Celtic are believed to have been looking for bids in the range of £1million for Ambrose but now look set to let him leave for nothing.

Bundesliga club Schalke are rumoured to be interested in signing him but so far no offers have been tabled.

It’s believed he has told his agent to find him a club that will pay him around £10,000 a week.