Lee O'Connor leaves Celtic on loan

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Padraig Whelan·21 January 2020

Celtic have farmed young defender Lee O’Connor out in order to gain much-needed first team experience.

The Irishman arrived last summer from Manchester United as a highly-regarded prospect but has yet to make a senior appearance.

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We can confirm that Lee O'Connor has joined @PartickThistle on loan until the end of the season. Good luck, Lee! 🍀
– Tuesday, 21 January 2020

On Tuesday evening, the Hoops confirmed that he has joined Partick Thistle on loan for the rest of the season.

Despite not making a first team appearance as yet in his career, the 19-year-old was capped by the Republic of Ireland late last year.