Celtic Green-Light Michel-Ange Balikwisha to Seek Exit
His mismatch with Martin O’Neill’s system has prompted Celtic to allow a transfer, leaving clubs in Italy, Switzerland and Germany to monitor his next move.
Overview
- Celtic have given Michel-Ange Balikwisha permission to find a new club, sources reported Saturday.
- AC Monza, FC Basel and SV 07 Elversberg are all said to be tracking the 25-year-old as potential suitors.
- Balikwisha made 14 appearances and logged roughly 236 minutes in 2025–26, with Fotmob data showing near-zero goals and very low chance-creation per 90 minutes.
- Celtic face added pressure to recruit after Arne Engels reportedly agreed a five-year deal with West Ham for about £22m, and Football Insider says Miguel Chaiwa is a target to replace midfield depth.
- Signed last summer, Balikwisha could depart before the early September transfer deadline, a move that would free squad space but leave Celtic to reshuffle attacking options during their summer rebuild.