Via an Instagram update, Giorgos Giakoumakis has jumped the gun in saying his farewells to Celtic ahead of an imminent announcement from the club he is signing for – Atlanta United in the MLS – and the club he is leaving which is of course managed by Ange Postecoglou who clearly is the butt of this particular joke as the Greek striker has one final dig before his departure.
It’s clear that the two Greek born football men will not be on each others Christmas card lists going forward, which is a shame really. However Giakoumakis was liked and respected as a player for Celtic by the supporters and while we all can trust Ange’s judgement, the big striker will leave with best wishes from the Celtic support.
Last week Ange Postecoglou cuttingly referred to update more likely to be available via Instagram rather than from himself and Giakoumakis appears to have made that a self fulfilling prophecy. The outgoing Celtic striker took to the social media platform to state that this is a “difficult time” for him personally.
“Well, that difficult time has arrived!” Giakoumakis said. “It was an incredible journey! I loved and was loved by the incomparable, amazing Celtic fans! Thank you very much! You will forever be in my heart and mind! I will be forever grateful to you! Goodbye. Your GG!”
GG on Insta 💚🥺
“It was an incredible journey! I loved and was loved by the incomparable, amazing Celtic fans! Thank you very much! You will forever be in my heart and mind! I will be forever grateful to you! Goodbye 🍀” pic.twitter.com/cj4bFMVZ5J
— 𝘼𝙅_𝘾𝙀𝙇𝙏𝙄𝘾 ☆ (@AJ_CELTIC) February 8, 2023
See this Instagram video by @giakoum9_official https://t.co/Hhhbq24KOq
— Celtic SC ©®™ (@Celtic67Fins72) February 8, 2023
52 Games and 21 goals for Giakoumakis at Celtic.
Considering he didn’t start every game that’s a very decent goal return and he brought something different we had lacked in a long time.
What ever has went on behind the scenes for me he’s a goal scorer and good player.
🍀⚽️ pic.twitter.com/guvPYQq0L3
— Ryan Clifford (@Ryanclifford11) February 8, 2023
Then Celtic announced the transfer…
Giorgos Giakoumakis has joined Atlanta United on a permanent transfer.
Everyone at #CelticFC thanks Giorgos for his efforts for the Club and wishes him good luck in Atlanta 🍀 pic.twitter.com/ZEsg09Rcus
— Celtic Football Club (@CelticFC) February 8, 2023
