Tic will always be special to Nic

Kuhn says a proper goodbye after sharp exit

- MICHAEL GANNON

NICOLAS KUHN arrived at Celtic with a reputation for being a speed merchant but when the call came some fans felt he couldn't leave the club quick enough.

The wide man’s £1.7million move to Como was completed as quick as a flash and it meant there wasn't time for any long goodbyes at Parkhead.

But Kuhn insists the rapid departure after a short spell in Scotland didn't mean it wasn't a tough call to leave.

The 24-year-old could have raced away from the Scottish press in Como last night after hed made his first start for his new club in the friendly win against Al Ahli.

Instead he wanted to grab the chance to address the fans who hailed him for a season-and-a-half - and promise to run back some day to support his old team from the stands.

Kuhn said: "I loved my time at Celtic. It's an unbelievable club.

"It was difficult to leave, of course. I wasn’t there that long - it was 18 months. But everything happened quite fast and I enjoyed it. I loved my time there and think we had some really special moments.