Former Celtic flop 'makes abrupt exit' prior to play-off final

According to the Scottish Sun, the Congolese international was unhappy about his lack of first-team opportunities in his third spell with the Ayrshire club and had a brief conversation with manager Tommy Wright and director of football James Fowler before flying home.

Youssouf Mulumbu has had three stints at Kilmarnock and also had an unproductive spell with Celtic. Picture: SNS

He left following Kilmarnock’s 2-0 victory over Hamilton Accies in the final game of the Scottish Premiership campaign and was absent from the squad for Thursday’s first-leg encounter with Dundee at Dens Park, which Killie lost 2-1.

Wright is said to have wanted Mulumbu to remain with the squad as his side prepare for the return match at Rugby Park this Monday, but the 34-year-old had made his mind up.

The midfielder was a star during his first stint at Kilmarnock and later returned for another impressive spell after failing to make an impact at Celtic.

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