Joe Hart to RETIRE as Celtic keeper makes major announcement

Joe Hart has told Celtic he will retire at the end of the season.

The 36-year-old is out of contract in the summer and Brendan Rodgers had admitted he was unsure if the shot stopper would be around beyond the end of the 2023/24 campaign. He's been first choice this season but Hart's performances have dipped and fans have been clamouring for a new long-term No.1.

And now Rodgers will have to find one as Celtic have announced Hart's retirement at the end of the season. He's made 138 appearances since joining on a free transfer as one of Ange Postecoglou's early signings but will call time at the end of the current campaign. Boss Rodgers said in a statement: “Joe has enjoyed a phenomenal career and I know will be huge miss to the game when he finally retires from playing football in the summer.

"For all he has done in football, Joe deserves huge praise and congratulations, he has been such a brilliant asset to Celtic of course and the wider game at the highest levels, domestically and internationally."