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BBC News
an hour ago
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- BBC News
Palma joins Polish champions Lech Poznan on season-long loan
Winger Luis Palma has joined Polish champions Lech Poznan on a season-long loan from international Palma, 25, joined the Scottish champions on a five-year deal in 2023 but made just 12 appearances for Brendan Rodgers' side in the first of last season before spending the rest of it on loan at struggled for game time given the form of Nicolas Kuhn, who has since departed for Como, and was pushed further down the pecking order by the return of Jota - who took the number seven jersey when his move to Greece was won their ninth Ekstraklasa title last season and have the first leg of their Champions League second qualifying round tie against Breiðablik tomorrow (Tuesday, 22 July).
Glasgow Times
21 hours ago
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- Glasgow Times
Luis Palma seen arriving in Poland before leaving Celtic
The Honduran winger is set to join Lech Poznan after agreeing to a season-long loan deal. He spent last season on a similar stint with Olympiacos. Despite interest from the English Championship, Turkish Super League, and MLS, Palma chose the Ekstraklasa as his next stop. He had fallen out of favour with Brendan Rodgers, who acknowledged he would likely go out on loan again. Read more: Now, the 25-year-old has been seen landing in Poland to finalise his move. A video captured by journalist Dawid Dobrasz at the airport shows his arrival, captioned: "Luis Palma arrived in Poznan." Palma explained the reasons behind his decision. Luis Palma przybył do Poznania. — Dawid Dobrasz (@dobraszd) July 20, 2025 He said: "I am very happy with the move. "I'm delighted to be joining my new club and it was all done very quickly. "I spoke with Celtic and it was my decision to look elsewhere. "I don't know too much about the Polish League, except that it's a good league, with big stadiums and big clubs. "I am going to learn a lot about football there."
The National
a day ago
- Sport
- The National
Celtic star seen at airport ahead of sealing transfer exit
The Honduran winger is poised to join Lech Poznan in after agreeing terms on a season-long loan deal, after a similar stint with Olympiacos last season. Palma had interest from the English Championship, Turkish Super League and MLS but has opted for the Ekstraklasa as his next destination. He has been out of favour with Brendan Rodgers and the Northern Irishman admitted he was likely to go out on loan again. The 25-year-old has now been pictured landing in Poland to seal his move. A video taken by journalist Dawid Dobrasz at the airport shows him arriving and is captioned: "Luis Palma arrived in Poznan." Luis Palma przybył do Poznania. — Dawid Dobrasz (@dobraszd) July 20, 2025 Palma has already been explaining why he is making the switch. He said: "I am very happy with the move. I'm delighted to be joining my new club and it was all done very quickly. "I spoke with Celtic and it was my decision to look elsewhere. Read more: "I don't know too much about the Polish League, except that it's a good league, with big stadiums and big clubs. "I am going to learn a lot about football there. My goal is to play as much as possible and make a good impression. "I spoke to Reinaldo Rueda about the move, but I did so more as a friend."
Scottish Sun
a day ago
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- Scottish Sun
Outcast Luis Palma breaks silence after quitting Celtic and says it was HIS decision to leave
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) LUIS PALMA insists it was his decision to quit Celtic to join Polish side Lech Poznan as he prepares to make a Champions League debut tomorrow with his new club. And the Honduran winger revealed he got advice from his national team manager Reinaldo Rueda before opting to quit the Hoops. Sign up for the Celtic newsletter Sign up 3 Luis Palma was a fringe player at Celtic last season Credit: Kenny Ramsay 3 He didn't seem to be in Brendan Rodgers' plans for the new campaign Credit: Getty Palma is in Poland now and could even be handed his debut for his new club in their Champions League qualifier against Icelandic title winners Breidablik. But Lech Poznan have had a disastrous start to the season after a Polish Super Cup Final defeat to Legia Warsaw and then a humbling 4-1 home hammering to Cracovia in their opening league game of the season on Friday. But Palma is determined to make an impact at his new surroundings. He said: "I am very happy with the move. I'm delighted to be joining my new club and it was all done very quickly. "I spoke with Celtic and it was my decision to look elsewhere. "I don't know too much about the Polish League, except that it's a good league, with big stadiums and big clubs. "I am going to learn a lot about football there. My goal is to play as much as possible and make a good impression. "I spoke to Reinaldo Rueda about the move, but I did so more as a friend." Palma had been excluded from Celtic's pre-season trip to Portugal and the club were keen to move him on this summer. He barely played in the Premiership last season and was sent on loan to Olympiacos for the second half of the campaign. 3 Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
The National
a day ago
- Sport
- The National
Celtic signed me for £3.5m two years ago - here's why I'm leaving now
And the Honduran winger revealed he got advice from his national team manager Reinaldo Rueda before opting to quit the Hoops. Palma is in Poland now and could even be handed his debut for his new club in their Champions League qualifier against Icelandic title winners Breidablik. But Lech Poznan have had a disastrous start to the season after a Polish Super Cup Final defeat to Legia Warsaw and then a humbling 4-1 home hammering to Cracovia in their opening league game of the season on Friday. Read more: But Palma is determined to make an impact at his new surroundings. He said: "I am very happy with the move. I'm delighted to be joining my new club and it was all done very quickly. "I spoke with Celtic and it was my decision to look elsewhere. "I don't know too much about the Polish League, except that it's a good league, with big stadiums and big clubs. "I am going to learn a lot about football there. My goal is to play as much as possible and make a good impression. "I spoke to Reinaldo Rueda about the move, but I did so more as a friend."
