£2m signing Soro set for Celtic exit in £128k deal

Originally posted on The Celtic Star | By Paul Gillespie | Last updated 8/15/23

Ismaila Soro looks set to finally end his Celtic Park stay and move to Valenciennes it is being reported tonight. The Ivorian has been on the periphery at Paradise for quite some time, having never been really fancied by our former manager, Ange Postecoglou. He has spent time out on-loan from the club and has been looking for a way out lately.

The 25-year-old defensive midfielder had looked as if he could have an impact at Parkhead when Neil Lennon drafted him into the stumbling side during the 2020/21 campaign. Both he and the recently rejuvenated David Turnbull were given an opportunity and were slight bright sparks during a very rough time for the club and its supporters.

Now FootMercato are reporting that a fee has been thrashed out between the Scottish Premiership Champions and the Ligue 2 club, thought to be in the region of £128,000. It’s a significant hit for the club on a player they sunk a couple of million of pounds into. At this stage, however, the club will just be happy to free up dormant wages to put towards new additions.

Everyone wishes Ismaila all the very best for his new adventure and will thank him for his contribution to the cause during his stay in Glasgow.

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Celtic have agreed a fee of €150,000 with French side Valenciennes for the transfer of Ivory Coast cap Ismaila Soro.

It’s now expected that the 25 year old will join the Ligue 2 club, all the best Soro

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