Giorgos Giakoumakis seals post Celtic transfer as Atlanta United make huge profit on Greek goal machine

Giorgos Giakoumakis has quit Atlanta United just 18 months after arriving from Celtic.

The Greek forward joined the MLS club in February 2023 after a season-and-a-half at Parkhead and was an instant hit, earning All-Star, Best XI and Newcomer of the Year honors last year. Giakoumakis recorded a hugely impressive 24 goals and seven assists in 43 matches for the Five Stripes but has now sealed a money-spinning move to Mexican giants Cruz Azul.

It's understood Atlanta have raked in around £7.9million for the hitman, which sees the club make a sizeable profit on the £4.3m they paid Celtic last year.

Atlanta VP and technical director Carlos Bocanegra - who also played for Rangers - confirmed the switch last night as he said: “We’re grateful for Giorgos’ contributions during his time at the club and we wish him the best moving forward.

“This transfer illustrates the nature of operating in a global marketplace. With a lot of season left to play, we plan to strengthen the group during the upcoming Summer Transfer Window.”