Osaze Urhoghide seals Celtic exit as defender follows Jack Hendry path with Oostende loan

Celtic defender Osaze Urhoghide has officially joined Belgian side Oostende on loan for the rest of the season, with an option to buy included.

The centre-back joined in the summer from Sheffield Wednesday for a development fee but has made just one competitive appearance.

It's been reported that Urhoghide has struggled with Ange Postecoglou 's demands in training, but the club are still confident in his potential.

It was reported on Sunday that they had agreed a deal to send the 21-year-old to Belgium and that was confirmed on deadline day.

Oostende announced: "KVO has strengthened itself on this Transfer Deadline Day with 21-year-old defender Osaze Urhoghide.

"KVO has loaned him from Celtic and also negotiated a purchase option."

That will bring back memories of the Jack Hendry saga, with the defender loaned to the Belgian side with a similar option in place.

Oostende eventually exercised their option before flipping the Scotland international to Club Brugge for a big profit.

And Urhoghide is looking forward to showing what he can do on the pitch.

He said: "I'm a defender who doesn't shy away from challenges, I like to play hard in defence and I always give 100 per for the colours of my club.

"At an absolute top club like Celtic, it is no easy task to become a started as a young player. I learned a lot every week during training, but now it was time for me to get more minutes too.

"That is also the reason why I chose KVO. This club has a philosophy to give young players opportunities and make them better and that sounds like music to my ears.

"I hope to be able to play my first minutes here soon.”