David Turnbull suggests that “other things” might have contributed to Celtic’s transfer departure.

The Scotland midfielder sealed a January deadline-day move to Cardiff City after deciding not to renew his Hoops contract.

David Turnbull says he enjoyed his three-and-a-half years at Celtic, but admitted it was time to leave.

The Scotland international joined Cardiff City on the last day of the January transfer window for £2 million. Turnbull made more than 130 appearances for the Hoops and won six trophies, including a famous Treble last season. Those memories will stay with the ex-Motherwell playmaker forever, but after becoming a bit-part player over the last 18 months, Turnbull sought a new beginning elsewhere.

Brendan Rodgers suggested Turnbull’s Parkhead career did not go as planned, with the 24-year-old implying “other things” were at play.

He stated (RecordSport), “I think it was the right time for me [to move on]. I had a great time at Celtic, a great three and a half years, and I loved every minute of it.

“At the start of the season I was playing games and after that fell away a wee bit. Sometimes in football that happens. Whether it is down to other things I am not sure, but I leave Celtic happy with a lot of my time there and it’s time to come on to new things now.”

In other news, Aberdeen striker Bojan Miovski speaks out on January transfer links with Celtic.