Celtic winger Liel Abada is close to seeing a resolution to his uncertain future at the club that has dominated headlines recently.
Well-documented off-field issues have led the Israel international to become unsettled at Parkhead, and reports have started to bubble under the surface regarding interest in his services from clubs based in the United States.
Brendan Rodgers recently suggested that there was no change in circumstances surrounding Abada’s situation; nevertheless, his impending departure from the reigning Scottish Premiership champions now looks to be edging closer.
The 22-year-old has been an important player for Celtic since arriving in 2021, registering 29 goals and 22 assists in 112 appearances [Transfermarkt].
Five trophies have come the way of the Petah Tikva-born man, who had a starring role in Ange Postecoglou’s treble-winning side in 2022/23.
Nevertheless, his form has suffered as a consequence of the challenges he has run into away from the field this term.
Abada was left out of the Bhoys’ 2-0 victory over St Mirren in the Scottish Cup last month due to not being in the ‘right frame of mind’ to play, and he hasn’t returned to the fold since.
There is no point in keeping players who aren’t going to contribute to our ongoing pursuit of a domestic double, and more details surrounding his prospective exit have now come to light.
More details on Liel Abada’s Celtic future have emerged
According to Mailplus, Celtic are on the verge of agreeing a move that would see Abada complete a transfer to Charlotte FC for an initial fee of £8 million, which could rise to £11 million if structured add-ons and bonus payments are met.
Despite remaining at Parkhead during the January window amid interest from clubs in England, France and Germany, the Israeli winger is now set to travel to the United States in the ‘coming days’ to undergo a medical.
Major League Soccer clubs can request an ‘international transfer certificate’ for individuals bound to a deal in another country until April 23rd, offering Abada an escape route amid his troubles at Parkhead.
It appears that it will now only be a matter of time before his switch materialises, bringing the curtain down on a three-year spell at Celtic.
Celtic had no choice but to offload Liel Abada
Undoubtedly, Abada is a player who demonstrated his high ceiling at Celtic; nevertheless, his unsettled nature has created a scenario where there is no other option but to move him on.
Rodgers’ men remain in contention to win a domestic double and he requires full focus from his squad to try and see through the task at hand.
The fee mentioned will ensure the Bhoys are handsomely rewarded for his contribution in green and white, which can hopefully be put to good use once the summer transfer window opens.
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