Celtic has paid emotional tribute to the grandson of Billy McNeill after his body was found in Amsterdam.
Matthew McCombe vanished last month after travelling to the Dutch city for his 21st birthday celebrations.
Earlier today, police in the Netherlands confirmed his body had been found in a canal in the city.
The chief executive of the club Peter Lawwell led tributes after the discovery this morning.
In a statement on the Celtic website, he said: "The passing of Matthew is devastating news for the entire McNeill family and our thoughts and prayers are very much with all family members at such a very difficult time.
"We know the search for Matthew has been long and difficult and everyone at the club is hugely saddened that it has concluded in this way, with such a heartbreaking result.
"For such a fine young man to be taken so early in his life is a real tragedy.
"Clearly, we will be here to offer the McNeill family our absolute, heartfelt support."
The club said: "Everyone at Celtic FC is devastated at the news of the sad passing of Matthew McCombe, grandson of legend Billy McNeill.
"The thoughts and prayers of everyone at the club are with Matthew’s family and friends at this difficult time."
Amsterdam police confirmed on Wednesday that a body had been found in the water at the Molenkade in Duivendrecht, about four miles south-east of the city.
A police spokesman confirmed the body was that of the missing Scot.
A statement from police in the Netherlands read: "This morning we found a corpse in the water at the Molenkade in Duivendrecht.
"Our colleagues discovered that this is the missing Matthew McCombe.
"We are investigating the cause of death."
Matthew's mother Paula posted a family statement on Facebook saying their "hearts are broken".
She wrote: "It is with great sadness that we are announcing our son Matthew McCombe's body was found this morning.
"Matthew was much loved by all and our hearts are broken.
"We would like to thank everyone who has helped in the search for Matthew and for the love, compassion and kindness that has been extended to us since our arrival in Amsterdam.
"As a family we would kindly ask for our privacy to be respected in these sad times."
