JASON DENAYER, the Manchester City defender who spent last season on a season-long loan at Celtic, has joined Galatasaray on a similar deal, the Barclays Premier League club have confirmed.
It is the second successive season the 20-year-old Belgium international has spent away from the Etihad Stadium having impressed for Ronny Deila's side last term.
Celtic wanted the player to sign on for another season but Denayer had always insisted that he would return to City and he agreed a new five-year contract at the club earlier in the summer. But, with increased competition for places following the recent £32million signing of Nicolas Otamendi, he has been allowed to gain further experience elsewhere.
Gala are believed to have agreed a one year deal with the option for another season.
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