Celtic star Liel Abada agrees to join Charlotte FC after bid accepted – sources
Celtic winger Liel Abada has reached a full agreement to join MLS side Charlotte FC in a permanent deal, sources have told Football Insider.
The 22-year-old is set to leave Parkhead imminently after becoming unsettled in Scotland.
He has agreed terms with the US-based Charlotte FC and the move will be completed soon after Celtic accepted what is believed to be an offer well in excess of £8million.
Football Insider revealed on Friday (1 March) that Celtic were willing to listen to offers for Abada with the club keen to make a big profit on the £3m spent on him in 2021.
It is understood that Abada became unsettled due to major personal issues over the Israel-Palestine conflict.
Celtic accept Liel Abada bid from MLS club
The Israeli winger signed a four-year deal with Celtic in September – just one month before the conflict in his home country escalated.
The main fan group at Parkhead, the Green Brigade, have frequently raised Palestinian flags during matches despite the club issuing an official warning against it.
Brendan Rodgers publicly addressed Abada’s situation after he missed three consecutive games for the Glasgow side.
Rodgers stated: “It’s sadly a situation which doesn’t put him in the right frame of mind to play.”
Abada will depart the Hoops for the MLS having scored 22 goals and registered 29 assists in 112 appearances across all competitions.
He joined the club from Maccabi Petah Tikva in 2021 and won five trophies with the club including two Scottish Premiership titles.
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