Alex Valle has said an emotional goodbye to the Celtic support after his loan spell from Barcelona was cut short this month. The 20-year-old full-back arrived in the summer and made 19 appearances in green and white, helping the Hoops secure silverware and compete in Europe.

However, with game time limited, Barcelona opted to recall the player and send him on loan to Serie B side Como.

During his brief stint at Celtic Park, Valle contributed to the club’s success, including a memorable League Cup triumph against Rangers. He also featured in the Champions League, marking a key milestone in his young career. Despite his limited opportunities, Valle took to Instagram to express his gratitude to Celtic, its fans, and the experiences he gained in Glasgow.

“Thank you for giving me the opportunity to join such a big and historic club like Celtic,” Valle wrote. “I’ve made my Champions League debut and I have won the first title of my professional career. It was short but I tried to enjoy and give my best every day for the badge and for its amazing fans, massive part of the club. Thanks again for everything.”

The defender departs with well wishes from the Celtic support, who saw glimpses of his quality during his short stay. Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers allowed the early termination of Valle’s loan to facilitate his development elsewhere, with the Hoops now looking to the future.

The club has already moved swiftly to address Valle’s departure, confirming that Kieran Tierney has signed a pre-contract agreement to return to Celtic this summer. The fan favourite’s return would provide a significant boost to the left-back position, though there is a possibility of an early deal being struck with Arsenal to bring him in before the end of the January transfer window.

We wish Valle all the best.