Celtic’s Giorgos Giakoumakis joins MLS aspect Atalanta on a four-year trade in importance £4.3m | Switch Middle Information

Celtic striker Giorgos Giakoumakis has joined MLS aspect Atalanta on a four-year trade in importance over £4million.

The Greece world agreed non-public phrases with the membership early ultimate day, with the trade in to release him from Parkhead in spite of everything entire.

Atlanta can pay Celtic a £3.5m commitment, with an spare £800,000 in top-ups.

This choice ends an extended saga for the signing of Giakoumakis. He had already handed a clinical with Eastern aspect Urawa Pink Diamonds all the way through the January switch window.

“Giorgos is a player that has been on the club’s radar for some time and we are thrilled to bring him to Atlanta,” stated Atlanta vice chairman and technical director Carlos Bocanegra.

“He’s a powerful striker who likes to get into the box and score goals. He plays with great intensity, works hard and is someone who we think will help the team both in attack and in defensive defense.

“We are delighted to welcome him to the club and integrate him into the team.”

Giakoumakis has performed 57 occasions for Celtic since a 2021 proceed from VVV Venlo, scoring 26 occasions.

The 28-year-old took to Instagram to bid see you later to his former membership, writing: “Well that tough time has come! It’s been an amazing journey! Loved it and been loved by the incomparable and incredible Celtic fans!”

“Thank you so much! You will forever be in my heart and mind! I will be forever grateful! Goodbye. Your GG!”