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Georgios Samaras: 'Celtic did not make me an offer'

Celtic striker Georgios Samaras reveals that he will leave the club this summer having not been offered a new contract.

Celtic striker Georgios Samaras has said that he is leaving the club against his wishes as he has not been offered a new contract.

Manager Neil Lennon had said earlier in the year that he hoped the Greek forward would extend his seven-year stay at the club.

"It was not the manager's decision," Samaras told BBC Scotland.

"It was people from on high. I never had an offer from the club. I never had an offer from Peter Lawwell. I'm leaving, that's for sure, but the only thing I want to say is it was not my decision."

Samaras marked what will likely be his final appearance in a Celtic shirt with a goal from the penalty spot in the 3-1 win over Dundee United today.

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