Friel delivers update on Abada dispute

David Friel of The Sun has confirmed that Liel Abada’s agent will meet with Celtic this week to discuss a move away from Celtic.

It seems that the player and his representative are looking for a temporary move to the MLS which would allow them to review European options when the summer window opens up.

With a very obvious problem that seems unlikely to be resolved in a few months the suggestion from Celtic seems to be that if the winger moves out it is on a permanent basis.

Writing in The Sun, Friel reports:

CELTIC will speak to Liel Abada’s agent this week in a bid to resolve his future.

SunSport understands discussions will take place in the coming days as MLS clubs hover.

Abada, 22, has missed Celtic’s last two games after telling Brendan Rodgers he is not in the right frame of mind to play,

The Israeli has come under pressure from his homeland over the pro Palestine stance of sections of the Celtic support.

Abada is keen to move on after becoming increasingly unsettled – with a move to the MLS most likely now that other windows have shut.

Several US clubs are tracking him and while Rodgers suggested a loan may be possible, any move is likely to be permanent.

Friel has strong sources inside Celtic, in February 2021 he exclusively reported on Neil Lennon‘s resignation and John Kennedy’s caretaker role 10 hours before the Stock Market announcement.

Missing out on two matches after his brief performance away to Hibs has compounded the issues around Abada who has made six appearances since returning from injury at the end of November.