Taylor signs for PAOK after rejecting Celtic stay

Scotland left-back Greg Taylor has signed for PAOK, the Greek top-flight club have announced, after rejecting a new contract with Celtic.

The 27-year-old, who has 14 caps for his country, spent six years with the Scottish champions after signing from Kilmarnock.

Scotland mainstay Kieran Tierney, who can operate at either left-back or in central defence, has returned to Celtic at the end of his contract with Arsenal.

But manager Brendan Rodgers had been keen to keep Taylor as well with loanee Jeffrey Schlupp having returned to Crystal Palace.

Announcing Taylor's arrival on their X account but without further details, PAOK say: "He came from Scotland. He is ready to fight. He is ready to play. He is ready to conquer!"

Taylor made 216 appearances for Celtic, including 37 starts and six substitute appearances last season as they retained the league title and he also scored in the final as they lifted the Scottish League Cup.

Announcing his exit, Celtic thanked the defender for being "a key figure" in their successes since he signed in 2019.

Taylor won five league titles, three Scottish Cups and three League Cups, including the treble in 2022-23.

PAOK finished third behind Olympiakos and Panathinaikos in the Greek Super League last season and are seeded in the Europa League third qualifying round.