Greg Taylor’s six-year stint at Celtic is reportedly on the brink of coming to an end, with the left-back reportedly agreeing terms with Greek side PAOK ahead of a summer move.
The Scotland international has entered the final weeks of his Celtic contract and is now free to negotiate with other clubs. Despite Brendan Rodgers’ interest in retaining the 27-year-old, it appears Taylor is set on a new challenge abroad.
Greek outlet Sportdog reports that Taylor has agreed personal terms with PAOK, who finished third in last season’s Greek Super League.
PAOK had reportedly given Taylor a deadline to respond to their proposal, and that now seems to have been met. A two-year contract with the option of a third season is believed to be on the table. However, a final decision is still pending as Taylor wishes to consult with his family before committing to the move, particularly after the recent birth of his daughter in February.
Greg Taylor Chooses PAOK Over Rangers in Major Transfer Decision
Celtic’s 27-year-old Scotland international left-back, Greg Taylor, has reportedly opted to join Greek Super League side PAOK, snubbing interest from arch-rivals Rangers, as his contract nears its end in the summer of 2025. According to reports from Greek outlet Sportdog, Taylor has agreed personal terms with PAOK, who finished third in last season’s Greek Super League, for a two-year contract with an option for a third year. While Taylor is still consulting with his family—particularly following the birth of his daughter in February 2025—before finalizing the move, the decision marks a significant choice to pursue a new challenge abroad over a controversial switch to Rangers.
Taylor’s six-year stint at Celtic, where he became a reliable starter following Kieran Tierney’s 2019 departure to Arsenal, is likely concluding due to limited first-team prospects with Tierney’s imminent return to Celtic. PAOK is pulling out all the stops to make Taylor feel at home in Thessaloniki, accommodating his personal circumstances to secure the deal. If completed, Taylor will leave Celtic with multiple domestic honors and a reputation as a consistent performer in both European and domestic competitions.
Earlier in 2025, speculation swirled about Taylor potentially joining Rangers, a move that would have been historic given the rarity of direct transfers across the Old Firm divide, last seen with Robert Campbell 119 years ago. Pundits like Kris Boyd and Michael Stewart fueled the rumors, citing Rangers’ interest in the experienced left-back as a free agent. However, Ally McCoist downplayed the likelihood, pointing to Rangers’ existing left-back options like Jefte and Ridvan Yilmaz. Despite the buzz, Taylor’s reported preference for PAOK over Rangers underscores his reluctance to cross the fierce Celtic-Rangers rivalry, choosing instead a fresh start in Greece. Other clubs, including Dinamo Zagreb, MLS teams, and sides in the English Championship and Turkish Super Lig, were also linked, but PAOK appears to have won the race for his signature, marking a significant blow to Rangers’ hopes of landing the Celtic star.
