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Celtic Handed Michel-Ange Balikwisha Transfer Boost
Royal Antwerp FC v KRC Genk - Jupiler Pro League Champions Play-Off DEURNE, BELGIUM - APRIL 23 : Balikwisha Michel-Ange forward of Royal Antwerp FC celebrates scoring a goal during the Jupiler Pro League Champions Play-Off match between Royal Antwerp FC and KRC Genk on April 23, 2025 in Deurne, Belgium, 23 04 2025 Deurne Belgium Copyright: xGvgx IMAGO / Photo News
The transfer window is all set to open, and Celtic, as usual, are being linked with a number of players. However, it seems like a door has now opened for a long-standing transfer target to eventually arrive in Glasgow this summer. According to Voetbal Primeur, Royal Antwerp are experiencing financial difficulties, and they are reportedly focusing on revenue generation and significant reductions in costs this summer. As a result, through the departures of Michel-Ange Balikwisha, Mahamdou Doumbia, Senne Lammens and Zeno Van Den Bosch together, the club hopes to reach a return of around €30 million. Balikwisha, who joined Royal Antwerp from Standard Liege in 2021, is nearing the end of his contract, which further increases the possibility of a transfer. He concluded the season strongly, netting 2 goals and providing 2 assists in his last 5 games. He missed a substantial portion of the campaign due to injury, and still managed to contribute 4 goals and 3 assists. Celtic reportedly tried to sign Balikwisha last s

This article first appeared on Celtic FC on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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