Celtic talent finds next club after Parkhead release

Former Celtic starlet Kerr McInroy has signed a two-year deal at Kilmarnock after being released by the Parkhead club.

The 21-year-old spent the first half of last season on a hugely successful loan to League One side Airdrie - scoring four goals - and made it clear from the start that he was unlikely to be continuing his Celtic career.

After a similar loan spell at Ayr United in the Championship, McInroy headed back to the Glasgow giants and had his contract terminated, alerting several clubs to his availability.

Kilmarnock won the race to the talented midfielder's signature, and he's pleased to be strutting his stuff for the Premiership new boys.

McInroy told the club's website: “I’m delighted to be here and buzzing to get the deal done in time for pre-season starting so I’m looking forward to getting going with the boys.

“I wanted to go to a club that wanted me and play at the highest level possible. I spoke to the manager and he really wanted to get me in so that had a big helping hand in my decision.

“I look forward to bedding in as quickly as possible and seeing how I fit in to the squad.”

Boss McInnes added: “Kerr is a player we came up against last season for Ayr and we feel he can give us that nice left sided balance in the middle of the pitch.

“He’s a good age to try and develop to get those improvements from him in our team. We’ve liked what we’ve seen from him and it’s a step up for him to play in the Premiership so we’re pleased to get him on board.”

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