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Michel-Ange Balikwisha set to leave Celtic amid transfer interest

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 8:50 AM

Last updated Aug 15, 2026

Michel-Ange Balikwisha set to leave Celtic amid transfer interest

Summary

Michel-Ange Balikwisha is reportedly on the verge of leaving Celtic FC after a disappointing season. Despite being included in the team's Champions League playoff squad, he has not played in the first two matches of the new campaign. The 25-year-old has struggled for game time, making only 14 appearances since his £5 million transfer from Royal Antwerp. Three clubs, including AC Monza, FC Basel, and SV Elversberg, are said to be interested in signing him before the transfer window closes.

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By the Numbers

•Balikwisha has made only 14 appearances for Celtic since joining.
•He has not featured in Celtic's first two games of the season.
•Several clubs, including AC Monza, are interested in signing him.
•Celtic has named him in their 25-man Champions League squad.
•O'Neill's tactics may be a factor in Balikwisha's lack of playing time.

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8:50 AMYahoo Sports — Transfer Latest – Michel-Ange Balikwisha set for Celtic exit

What they're saying

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Michel-Ange Balikwisha heading for the exit door, despite being named in Celtic’s 25 man Champions League playoff squad…Michel-Ange Balikwisha of Celtic FC (R) tries to pass trough Souleymane Faye...
— Yahoo Sports

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