Celtic striker Nadir Ciftci has joined Polish side Pogon Szczecin on loan until the end of the season.

The striker travelled to Poland on Wednesday to undergo a medical and Pogon confirmed that the move has now been finalised subject to formalities being completed at Celtic.

Though he had been used as a substitute in Celtic's last two games, Ciftci has been considered surplus to requirements by Brendan Rodgers this season.

Speaking at Lennoxtown on Wednesday, Rodgers said: "It's been difficult for him because of the form of the other strikers here.

"You have to give him massive credit because he's been totally professional. He's been a great guy to have in the squad."

Behind Moussa Dembele and Leigh Griffiths in the pecking order, the forward was allowed to find a new club in the January transfer window but a deadline day loan move to Motherwell broke down.