Balde returns to Celtic Park to clear up move confusion

BOBO BALDE was back at Celtic Park yesterday for a meeting with manager Gordon Strachan - and to clear up the confusion over his proposed move to Marseille.

The defender’s adviser, Mick Oliver, claimed Balde had turned down a return to France and was committed to Celtic, even though his alleged suitors were in the dark.

It also came as a shock to Strachan, who had already set in motion plans to bring in a replacement for the 29-year-old, with a package of some €40,000 per week said to be available for the right man.