Scottish centre-back Stephen Welsh, 26, has left Celtic by mutual consent after the club agreed to terminate his contract one year before its conclusion. This action makes him a free agent, as Celtic waived any potential transfer fee. The move was described as being in recognition of the player's services. Following his season at Motherwell, clubs in France and Poland are interested in Welsh. There is speculation that he could move to Toulouse, which would be a reunion with his former Motherwell manager, Jens Berthel Askou. Welsh has been capped 10 times for Scotland's U21 team and made a combined 28 appearances in the Scottish Premiership and the Top Six Split during the 2025/2026 season, scoring one goal. His current market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €2.00m.