Celtic set to sell Michel-Ange Balikwisha after disappointing season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 11:20 AM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Celtic is preparing to offload Michel-Ange Balikwisha after a challenging first season with the club. The Belgian forward, signed for £4.5 million from Royal Antwerp, has played only 398 minutes in the league, struggling to secure a consistent role under multiple managers. Interest in Balikwisha is emerging from several European clubs, including SV Elversberg, Monza, and Basel. With his future uncertain, Celtic is looking to cut losses just one year after his arrival. The player's lack of opportunities has led to questions about the club's recruitment strategy amid a troubled transfer history this past summer.
- •Balikwisha has only made three starts for Celtic.
- •Interest from several clubs in Europe is reported.
- •Celtic signed Balikwisha last summer for £4.5 million.
- •His playing time decreased under different managers at the club.
- •The club aims to cut losses after a disappointing season.
- 11:20 AMYahoo Sports — Celtic ready to cut losses on £4.5m signing after just one season
"Michel-Ange Balikwisha looks increasingly likely to leave Celtic in the coming weeks after a nightmare first season at the Hoops.The Belgian forward arrived from Royal Antwerp for £4.5million last su...
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