Mubarak Wakaso claims playing at the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations cost him a regular spot at Scottish giants Celtic last season.
The Ghana international midfielder joined the Bhoys on a season-long loan deal from Russian side Rubin Kazan for more game time but that wasnââ¬â¢t to be.
The midfielder managed only five league matches and some scanty appearances in the Europa League.
"The problem in Scotland last year was that when I went to play the African Nations Cup, Celtic bought a player for my position. The coach told me again that competition had grown in my position and I had to fight for it.That was harder for me to gain playing time,â⬠Wakaso explained.
Wakaso has now joined promoted Spanish La Liga side Las Palmas hoping to play week-in-week out.