Celtic scrap South Korea leg of pre-season tour

Celtic have scrapped the South Korean leg of their upcoming pre-season tour.

The Parkhead side have said “financial and logistical” issues with the tour promoters have forced them to pull out.

Brendan Rodgers' side were due to take on Wolves in a friendly match - but the Premier League side cancelled their trip due to similar reasons.

Celtic will still travel to Japan as part of their preparations for the new campaign with matches against Yokohama F. Marinos and Gamba Osaka organised.

A club statement read: “It is with deep regret that Celtic Football Club has been forced to withdraw from our match in South Korea. The Hoops were originally due to play English Premier League side, Wolves, later this month, but numerous financial and logistical operations were not met by the tour promoter, and after weeks of delays, the Club has taken the difficult decision to terminate the contract and pull out of the tour.

"The Club and the players were excited about visiting South Korea and giving our fans the opportunity to see the team, but unfortunately, due to factors entirely outwith our control, we have been left with no other option than to withdraw from the match.

"Brendan Rodgers’ side will head to Japan for two matches against Yokohama F. Marinos (July 19) and Gamba Osaka (July 22) before returning to Lennoxtown to continue their pre-season preparations."

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