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Celtic clash with Wolves OFF as South Korea pre-season tour plans hit after EPL side withdraw

Celtic's pre-season friendly with Wolves is OFF after the EPL side withdrew from their tour of South Korea.

The Scottish champions were due to play the English Premier League side as part of the trip but Brendan Rodgers' plans are now up in the air after the Molineux outfit cited 'numerous financial and logistical obligations' as not being met by tour promotoer Stadium X/USG.

Celtic will head to Japan to face Yokohama F Marinos and Gamba Osaska but the Daily Record report they are now in talks with promotors over the proposed second leg of their Far East trip. The same publication state the Hoops have NO issues and are now looking other possibilities following the news.

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A Wolves statement reads: "With great regret, Wolves can confirm that the club has been forced to withdraw from its pre-season fixtures and tour to South Korea next month.

"The withdrawal from the scheduled matches, which were set to take place at the end of July, comes after numerous financial and logistical obligations were not met by the tour’s promoter, Stadium X/USG.

"Wolves were due to play Europa League finalists AS Roma and Scottish champions Celtic, but after weeks of delays by the promotors and tickets not yet on sale for the matches, the difficult decision has been made to terminate the contract with the promoters and pull out of the tour.

"General manager for marketing and commercial growth Russell Jones has expressed his huge disappointment that matters beyond the club’s control have caused Wolves’ first ever visit to Korea to not go ahead.

"The trip was set to mark a significant milestone in the club's history and provide an exciting opportunity for supporters in the UK, Korea and across the world, but with its cancellation, Jones understands that many fans will be left upset at not being able to see the Old Gold in Asia this summer."

A spokesperson for Celtic told the Scottish Sun: 'We are aware of the statement from Wolves this morning in respect of our planned match in Korea next month.

"We are liaising with match organisers and will update our supporters as soon as possible."

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