Celtic’s wayward left back, Boli Boligoli a £3m signing from Rapid Vienna as a replacement for Kieran Tierney, has agreed to join Russian side FC Ufa ahead of their transfer window closing, that’s according to Sports Journalist Pete O’Rourke who this after tweeted this update.
“Understand Celtic defender Boli Bolingoli-Mbombo has agreed a deal to join FC Ufa before the Russian transfer window closes.”
Understand Celtic defender Boli Bolingoli-Mbombo has agreed a deal to join FC Ufa before the Russian transfer window closes. #Celtic #FCUfa
— Pete O’Rourke (@SportsPeteO) February 21, 2022
Few tears, if any will be shed at this transfer with most supporters hoping it’s a permanent move rather than a loan deal. If it’s the latter hopefully there will be an option to buy. What is clear is that Bolingoli has no future at Celtic and probably hasn’t since that ill-considered trip to Spain at the start of last season signalled the start of the ten-in-a-row campaign unravelling with football being played behind closed doors due to the pandemic.
Bolingoli has certainly paid a heavy price for that reckless indiscretion but even with the arrival of Ange Postecoglou – who offered clean slates all round – Bolingoli only managed the one start, against Livingston on September in that frustrating 1-0 defeat. It has to be said that the Belgian was one of Celtic’s better performers that afternoon, but it didn’t amount to much and he hasn’t been involved in the Celtic squads in recent months as Celtic caught up ground then opened up a three point lead at the top of the league.
Bolingoli is probably best to look elsewhere to play his football and hopefully some of that transfer fee can be recovered. Not really holding out much hope on that one though.
Football Insider are also reporting that this transfer is progressing.
🚨 EXCLUSIVE! 🚨
– Celtic defender Boli Bolingoli-Mbombo has agreed to join Russian club FC Ufa. 🍀
– The deal should be completed before the Russian transfer window shuts. ✍️https://t.co/cPyI92GEEO#CelticFC pic.twitter.com/8SQepL3q78
— Football Insider (@footyinsider247) February 21, 2022
I see reports that Boli Bolingoli-Mbombo is in talks over a loan move to Russian Premier League side FC Ufa. Good bye, good luck and don’t forget to close the door behind you. HH pic.twitter.com/C1t9c1WSzs
— Celtic Gossip (@CelticGossip) February 17, 2022
🇧🇪 | Boli Bolingoli
Celtic left-back Boli Bolingoli is in talks with Russian side FC Ufa over a possible loan move to the relegation threatened club.
The 26 year old has made just two appearances this season under Ange Postecoglou.
[@SportsPeteO] pic.twitter.com/UDxNRlF0BD
— Everything Celtic (@aboutceltic) February 17, 2022
