CELTIC goalkeeper Conor Hazard has completed a loan move to HJK Helsinki.
The 23-year-old stopper joins the Finnish champions for a year-long stint.
Hazard made his Celtic debut in a 2020 Europa League match against Lille, going on to make seven appearances and keep four clean sheets.
The stopper was a key player in Celtic's 2019/20 Scottish Cup final triumph over Hearts as he stepped up to save two penalties in the shootout at Hampden.
However, Hazard has had limited game-time this season with Joe Hart nailing down the starting spot in goal.
And Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou is hopeful a loan move will help develop Hazard.
He said: “We are sure this move will be good for Conor, it will be an important opportunity for game-time and I know he will embrace this next period.
“In HJK Helsinki we believe it will be a great environment for him.
“I know HJK and Celtic have enjoyed good co-operation before and I think the loan period will be very positive for everyone concerned.
“We all wish Conor the very best.”
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