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Mark Walker

Tete puts Celtic on transfer alert as winger quits Shakhtar and Brendan Rodgers 'strong favourite' to sign him

Brazilian winger Tete has put Celtic on transfer alert after announcing he will quit Shakhtar Donetsk and a host of clubs are keen to land him.

Reports in Ukraine have hinted the Treble winners are red hot favourites to land him, having previously worked with Brendan Rodgers at Leicester City. He was on loan at the King Power Stadium last season, as well as joining Lyon on a temporary basis as he looked to settle in Europe away from the war in Ukraine.

Tete is out of contract at the end of 2023, but wants to rip up his deal with Shakhtar in order to secure a switch this summer. He has no intention of returning to the club, despite declaring his love for the Miners but reluctantly admits he has to move on. He said: "I love the club, but I am afraid to go on the pitch during a war.

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