Popular former Celtic striker Gary Hooper has left Cypriot side Omonia Nicosia and signed with his 10th permanent club.

Hooper came through at Grays Athletic and Southend United in the English lower leagues before joining Neil Lennon's Hoops from Scunthorpe United in 2010.

The striker played at Parkhead until 2013, winning two league titles and two Scottish Cups as well as becoming a fan favourite and scoring more than 80 goals in green and white.

He departed in 2013 for then-English Premier League side Norwich City before having spells at Sheffield Wednesday, New Zealand-based A-League side Wellington Phoenix, Kerala Blasters in India and the formerly Lennon-managed Omonia in Cyprus.

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The 35-year-old has now relocated to Dubai to join UAE Second Division side Gulf United, managed by former Newcastle United defender Steven Taylor.

United are Hooper's 10th club although, including loan spells, the forward has represented 12 different sides.

Upon announcing his arrival, the team released a statement which read: "Gary Hooper is an Eagle. Hooper joins Gulf United from Europa League side Omonoia on the UAE transfer deadline day.

"A striker with pedigree at the very top of the game. Hooper is the only player to have scored in the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, Premier League, Championship, FA Cup, League Cup, League 1, League 2, Scottish Premier League, Scottish Cup and Scottish League Cup... but can he do it on a hot evening in Dubai?

"Welcome to the UAE, Gary."

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