Weah set to play in Cup Final and for the USA at U-20 World Cup

Timo Weah is available for the Scottish Cup Final against Hearts on May 25 AND the u-20 World Cup for the USA.

5.30pm UPDATE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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To all my Celtic Fans?????? I want to say thank you all for the undying support you have given me throughout my time with Celtic. I will be joining my National team to participate in the U20 World Cup in Poland. With this decision, the gaffer told me that it is in the best interest of the team that I collect my things and go home rather than be apart of the game on Sunday so I’ll be on my way. It was a true honor playing for this club and also having the opportunity to interact with legends who paved the way for us. As a young player, I feel it’s an important step in trying to advance myself. I still have a lot of growing to do in my game and I am especially thankful to the Celtic family for giving me the opportunity to show you all what I am capable of doing once given the chance. To you the fans, I will never forget you for all the love, support and kindness you have shown me. I don’t know as yet what the future holds but I wish to one day come back to this great club to be with you all. I will forever miss you chanting my name and hearing the beautiful song you have created for me. I also want to take this time to thank my wonderful teammates for supporting me every step of the way. It was really great playing with you all and sharing some really amazing moments that I’ll never forget . Thanks so much to Celtic FC and to you the fans for accepting me. ????????God bless??????????????????????????????????????????

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The on loan forward has made 15 appearances since joining Celtic in January from Paris Saint Germain but it looked like he would miss out on the cup final due to international commitments.

Goal reports:

Weah will miss the U.S. team’s opening World Cup match, on May 24 against Ukraine as he prepares to play in the Scottish Cup final on May 25 with Celtic. He will look to join the U.S. team after that match, and could be available for the U.S. team’s group match against Nigeria on May 27.

Twenty four hours before the Hampden showdown the USA take on the Ukraine in their opening match at the u-20 World Cup Finals in Poland but the American Federation have delayed Weah’s arrival in order for him to be involved at Hampden.

That approach is in stark contrast to the Australian Federation who insisted in flying Tom Rogic to the UAE a week ahead of a friendly match in January that resulted in him missing out on the December Glasgow derby.

Weah started Celtic’s title clincher at Aberdeen last Saturday and appears to be in a three way battle with Scott Sinclair and Jonny Hayes for a starting place at Hampden.