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Young Israeli star signs for Celtic
Liel Abada has transferred for an undisclosed fee from Maccabi Petah Tikva
July 18, 2021 12:10
Liel Abada has transferred for an undisclosed fee from Maccabi Petah Tikva
July 18, 2021 12:10Israeli international winger Liel Abada looks forward to playing in front of Celtic’s “amazing” fans after signing a five-year contract with the Glasgow club.
The 19-year-old – a rising star in the Israeli game – has transferred for an undisclosed fee from Maccabi Petah Tikva, for which he made his debut in 2019.
He played for the national team in a friendly against Montenegro last month.
Abada’s club performances had attracted interest from many European sides – he scored 20 goals in 76 appearances for Petah Tikva.
“It feels amazing to sign for a club like Celtic,” he told the Celtic FC website.
“This is a huge club and… I know the fans are incredible. I have watched some Celtic games in Israel, so I know how amazing these fans are and how special this stadium is. I can’t wait to get out on the pitch to play and help my teammates bring more success to the club.
“I’m looking forward to meeting my teammates and the manager. I have heard great things about the facilities at Lennoxtown so I’m excited to get out on the training pitch and get down to work.”
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