The centre-back had a year left on his Parkhead contract, but both parties agreed to end it this summer.
According to Sky Sports, the decision to allow him to end his deal a year early was a “goodwill gesture” for his service over 10 years at Celtic.
It’s claimed Welsh’s efforts to take points off of Celtic’s title rivals while on loan at Motherwell also factored into the decision.
Celtic and Stephen Welsh have mutually agreed to part ways this summer.
He’s been allowed to terminate his contract a year early – a goodwill gesture for his services & helping Motherwell take points off Celtic’s title rivals last season.
Clubs in France and Poland interested. pic.twitter.com/NkTDXOqsho
— Anthony Joseph (@AnthonyRJoseph) June 2, 2026
Welsh is now a free agent and is reportedly attracting interest from clubs in France and Poland.
Anthony Joseph reports: “Celtic and Stephen Welsh have mutually agreed to part ways this summer.
“He’s been allowed to terminate his contract a year early – a goodwill gesture for his services & helping Motherwell take points off Celtic’s title rivals last season.
“Clubs in France and Poland interested.”
