Celtic Transfer Target Drops Cryptic Instagram Message

Michel-Ange Balikwisha has added more fuel to talk of a move to Celtic after posting a message on Instagram.

Earlier this week, reports said that Celtic were back in talks to sign the 24-year-old. The club is reportedly believed to be speaking with the player’s team about personal terms.

Brendan Rodgers is looking to bring in new attacking options ahead of the new season, and Balikwisha appears to be seen as one of the top targets.

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Soccer Football – Champions League – Group H – FC Porto v Royal Antwerp – Estadio do Dragao, Porto, Portugal – November 7, 2023 Royal Antwerp’s Michel-Ange Balikwisha in action with FC Porto’s Diogo Costa REUTERS/Pedro Nunes

The Belgian winger has been linked with Celtic for some time. The Hoops have watched him closely over recent years as he continued to impress in Belgium

Even though his 2024/25 season was disrupted by injury, Balikwisha still scored four goals and added three assists in 17 games for Royal Antwerp. When fit, he has shown real quality with his pace, skill and ability to beat defenders.

The Royal Antwerp winger shared a picture from Nice Airport with the words: “Here we go again,” leading many to wonder if a transfer is close.

Celtic are hoping to strengthen their squad this summer as they prepare for another domestic campaign and European football.

The wide areas are seen as a position that needs more depth, and Balikwisha’s style of play would give Rodgers more options going forward.

26th April 2025; Tannadice Park, Dundee, Scotland; Scottish Premiership Football, Dundee United versus Celtic; Johnny Kenny of Celtic chats to Jota Joao Pedro Neves Filipe of Celtic who is wearing a leg brace

Royal Antwerp may now be preparing for life without the winger if talks continue to progress. The Belgian club won the league title in 2023, and Balikwisha played a key role in their success.

However, a move to Celtic would give him a fresh challenge and the chance to play in European competitions regularly.

His latest post has sparked fresh excitement among Celtic supporters, who will now be watching closely to see if a deal can be done in the coming weeks.

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