Celtic have released a statement following confirmation of Greg Taylor’s free transfer to Greek side PAOK…
After six trophy-laden years in Glasgow, Taylor has left the club to sign with the Greek Super League team following the expiration of his contract.
He came from Scotland 🏴
He is ready to fight ⚔️
He is ready to play ⚽️
He is ready to conquer! 🦅#TaylorIsHere #PAOK #OurWay #transfers pic.twitter.com/eGQJbqhVws
— PAOK FC (@PAOK_FC) July 1, 2025
Following PAOK announcing the transfer, Celtic’s club officials extended their best wishes to Taylor for his next chapter in his life. The club’s social media channels shared a video montage honouring Taylor’s memorable moments during his tenure at Celtic.
During his successful spell at the Hoops, Taylor secured five league championships along with three Scottish Cup and three League Cup winners medals.
Since arriving from Kilmarnock in 2019 for a bargain fee of £3.5 million, Taylor made 216 appearances for Celtic and remained a consistent performer under Neil Lennon, Brendan Rodgers and Ange Postecoglou.
A Celtic statement read: “Greg Taylor has today joined Greek Super League side, PAOK FC, and everyone at Celtic wishes Greg every success at his new club. Greg joined Celtic back in 2019 from Kilmarnock, and over the past six years has been a key figure in the success that the club has enjoyed.”
“He won five league titles, three Scottish Cups and three League Cups, which included the Treble in 2022/23, and he picked up two trophies last season – another league title and the League Cup, when he scored in the final at Hampden. In total, he made 216 appearances for Celtic, with his debut coming against St Mirren back in October 2019, while he also scored nine goals for the Hoops.”
“Everyone at Celtic thanks Greg for everything he did for Celtic over the past six years and wish him and his family every success in the future.”
Taylor also took to Instagram to release his own statement about his time at the club. He said: “6 years, 200 appearances, and 11 trophies later, all good things come to an end.”
“A chapter of my life that I will never forget. My experiences on the pitch have gone beyond anything I could have imagined. Just as importantly, off the pitch I’ve grown as a person; becoming a husband, and most importantly a father. Walking out with my daughter in front of 60,000 fans was the ultimate highlight. It’s something I’ll remember forever.”
“Celtic truly is one of a kind. Every time I pulled on the shirt, I gave it everything. What an honour it has been to wear the hoops, I have loved every minute and have never taken it for granted.”
“A heartfelt thank you to every manager who trusted me and to everyone behind the scenes, these are the people who make Celtic.”
He added: “I’ve had the privilege of sharing the dressing room with some incredible teammates. Not just great players, but great people. Many go through their entire careers without the chance to lift a trophy. To have won so much together with this group is truly special, a feeling no words can describe.”
“Lastly, thank you to all the fans who supported me along the way. It never went unnoticed.”
“I feel so fortunate to have been a Celtic player, and now I can watch on from afar as a Celtic fan. Thank you.”
The very best of luck to Greg at PAOK, he’ll smash it over there. And thanks for the contribution to the Celtic cause. Once a Celt, always a Celt. You will be missed.
Hail Hail, Greg Taylor.
Conor Spence
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