Mikey Johnston has bid an emotional farewell to Celtic, expressing that even playing just a single minute for the club was enough to fulfill his dream.
The winger, who has now made a permanent move to West Bromwich Albion, shared his gratitude in a heartfelt social media post.
Johnston had enjoyed a successful loan spell at West Brom during the latter part of last season, quickly winning over the Baggies’ fans with his performances.
With Brendan Rodgers deciding that the Republic of Ireland international was surplus to requirements at Celtic, Johnston has now returned to West Brom on a long-term deal.
Taking to Instagram, Johnston posted a montage of his journey from the Celtic youth ranks to the first team, highlighting some of his best moments in a Hoops shirt, including goals both in domestic competitions and in Europe.
In his farewell message, he wrote: “It’s hard to say goodbye. I feel very fortunate to have been able to play for Celtic. I’ve lived my dream, playing just one minute would have been enough.”
He continued, “Thank you to everyone at the club for helping me grow as a player and as a person throughout the years. Thank you to the fans who supported me through the good times and the bad. Looking forward to a new chapter now and going back to being a Celtic fan again. Hail hail, MJ.”
Johnston’s departure prompted a warm response from teammates and the club. Stephen Welsh commented on the post, saying, “Delighted for you mate, good luck,” accompanied by a red heart emoji. Meanwhile, Celtic’s official account wished him well, posting: “Best of luck, Mikey!” with a green heart emoji.
Johnston leaves behind a legacy of memorable moments at Celtic and returns to West Brom with the hope of continuing his upward trajectory in his career.