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Michel Ange Balikwisha Transfer from Celtic to Gent
KAA Gent announced that Michel-Ange Balikwisha has been signed on a season long loan. Balikwisha joined Celtic last summer from Standard Liege. Rik de Mil, the manager of Gent, said that Balikwisha is an experienced player who is very familiar with the Belgian league and has repeatedly demonstrated that he can make the difference with an individual action, an assist, or a goal. The manager added that they are consequently very pleased that he is joining their squad. Balikwisha becomes the 17th player to leave Celtic since the end of last season.
KAA Gent announced that Michel-Ange Balikwisha has been signed on a season long loan. Balikwisha joined Celtic last summer from Standard Liege. Rik de Mil, the manager of Gent, said that Balikwisha is an experienced player who is very familiar with the Belgian league and has repeatedly demonstrated that he can make the difference with an individual action, an assist, or a goal. The manager added that they are consequently very pleased that he is joining their squad. Balikwisha becomes the 17th player to leave Celtic since the end of last season.
Michel-Ange Balikwisha has left Celtic to join KAA Gent on loan, and the move includes an option to buy. Balikwisha was signed by Celtic from Royal Antwerp for £5 million the previous summer. Gent manager Rik De Mil said that Balikwisha is an experienced player who knows the Belgian league well and has proven on numerous occasions that he can have a decisive impact with an individual action, an assist, or a goal. De Mil added that they are therefore very happy that he is joining their squad. Director Kjeld Fort stated that it has always been their plan to further strengthen their attack during this transfer window and that they have made clear agreements with the coach regarding this. Fort also said the player is fast, goal-oriented, technically strong, and versatile.
Michel-Ange Balikwisha has left Celtic to join KAA Gent on loan, and the move includes an option to buy. Balikwisha was signed by Celtic from Royal Antwerp for £5 million the previous summer. Gent manager Rik De Mil said that Balikwisha is an experienced player who knows the Belgian league well and has proven on numerous occasions that he can have a decisive impact with an individual action, an assist, or a goal. De Mil added that they are therefore very happy that he is joining their squad. Director Kjeld Fort stated that it has always been their plan to further strengthen their attack during this transfer window and that they have made clear agreements with the coach regarding this. Fort also said the player is fast, goal-oriented, technically strong, and versatile.
Sacha Tavolieri reports that Michel Ange Balikwisha is already in Belgium to finalize his impending move to KAA Gent. The clubs have reached an agreement for a loan for the Celtic FC player that includes a €3.5M purchase option. Medical tests and the signing of the loan agreement are scheduled to take place this Saturday.
Sacha Tavolieri reports that Michel Ange Balikwisha is already in Belgium to finalize his impending move to KAA Gent. The clubs have reached an agreement for a loan for the Celtic FC player that includes a €3.5M purchase option. Medical tests and the signing of the loan agreement are scheduled to take place this Saturday.
According to a report from Anthony Joseph, Gent are in advanced discussions to sign Celtic winger Michel-Ange Balikwisha. The clubs are discussing a loan deal, which includes an option to buy for an initial fee of approximately £3.5m. The player has been given permission to travel to Belgium to undergo a medical. Balikwisha’s representatives have been permitted to find him a club for this season after he was considered not part of the plans by the Scottish champions.
According to a report from Anthony Joseph, Gent are in advanced discussions to sign Celtic winger Michel-Ange Balikwisha. The clubs are discussing a loan deal, which includes an option to buy for an initial fee of approximately £3.5m. The player has been given permission to travel to Belgium to undergo a medical. Balikwisha’s representatives have been permitted to find him a club for this season after he was considered not part of the plans by the Scottish champions.
La Gantoise is nearing the recruitment of Michel-Ange Balikwisha, with a verbal agreement having been reached with Celtic for the former Antwerp player's return to Belgium. According to Het Nieuwsblad, La Gantoise has reached a verbal agreement with both Celtic and the 25-year-old winger. The medical examination will be the last step before finalizing his arrival. The deal is a loan until the end of the season with a purchase option. Celtic agreed to the departure of a player who was not part of their plans.
La Gantoise is nearing the recruitment of Michel-Ange Balikwisha, with a verbal agreement having been reached with Celtic for the former Antwerp player's return to Belgium. According to Het Nieuwsblad, La Gantoise has reached a verbal agreement with both Celtic and the 25-year-old winger. The medical examination will be the last step before finalizing his arrival. The deal is a loan until the end of the season with a purchase option. Celtic agreed to the departure of a player who was not part of their plans.
Celtic winger Michel-Ange Balikwisha, who has not featured this season after making 14 appearances last term, could be returning to Belgium. Gent are interested in signing the 25-year-old DR Congo international, who has 5 caps for his country. The club, which qualified for the Conference League after beating Hibs, is seeking a loan deal with an option to buy. Balikwisha, who joined Celtic in August 2025 for a fee of €5.2M, has a good reputation in Belgium following his time at Anderlecht and Antwerp, and is considered the type of attacking player who can change the course of a game that Gent manager Rik de Mil has been looking for. His current contract with the Scottish club runs until June 2030, and his market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €3.0M.
Celtic winger Michel-Ange Balikwisha, who has not featured this season after making 14 appearances last term, could be returning to Belgium. Gent are interested in signing the 25-year-old DR Congo international, who has 5 caps for his country. The club, which qualified for the Conference League after beating Hibs, is seeking a loan deal with an option to buy. Balikwisha, who joined Celtic in August 2025 for a fee of €5.2M, has a good reputation in Belgium following his time at Anderlecht and Antwerp, and is considered the type of attacking player who can change the course of a game that Gent manager Rik de Mil has been looking for. His current contract with the Scottish club runs until June 2030, and his market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €3.0M.
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