Former Celtic defender Jonjoe Kenny has joined PAOK, with the possibility of linking up with his former Hoops teammate Greg Taylor becoming increasingly likely…
The right-back has secured a switch to the Greek outfit following a three-year stint with Hertha Berlin in Germany.
Kenny had a brief loan spell at Celtic in 2021 that did not go to plan as theRangers cruised to the league title during the forgettable 2020/21 season and the English defender struggled to make an impact in Glasgow.
In total, Kenny featured 16 times for Celtic during a highly disappointing season – the only one since 2010 where the club failed to finish at the top of the league.
This came in contrast to his earlier successful loan at Schalke, and it was his subsequent return to Germany that helped reignite his career.
The former Celtic flop featured consistently in the Bundesliga during his debut season and remained a key player in the Bundesliga 2 over the next two campaigns.
Now out of contract, Kenny is set to embark on a new chapter in Greece. There is a chance the 28-year-old will link up with his ex-Celtic teammate Greg Taylor.
However, Danish champions Copenhagen have reportedly joined the race to sign Taylor. The 27-year-old full-back is poised to wrap up his six-year spell at Celtic this summer, with his contract at the Scottish champions having come to an end.
Kieran Tierney’s official return to Celtic from Arsenal has raised questions about Taylor’s role in Brendan Rodgers’ squad next season. Although the Celtic boss expressed a wish to retain Taylor, the left-back is expected to depart amid interest from several clubs.
While Greek side PAOK appeared to be frontrunners to secure Taylor’s services, Copenhagen have now reportedly shown their interest. Additionally, reports suggest that two clubs from England have also expressed interest in the Scotland international.
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