Liel Abada is expected to complete his move from Celtic to MLS’s Charlotte FC within 48 hours of completing his medical.
A £10m payment has been agreed for Israel’s overseas in America, with the winger set to work under former Aston Villa and Leicester manager Dean Smith, who is the head coach of Charlotte FC.
Celtic will benefit from the 22-year-old, who they signed for £3. 5m from Israeli side Maccabi Petah Tikva in July 2021.
Abada signed a new four-year contract with Celtic this summer following interest from other clubs.
However, Abada has played an important role this season due to injuries and off-field issues.
Brendan Rodgers admitted last month that Abada would likely have to leave Celtic due to concerns for his family over the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Abada has not played for Celtic since the 2-1 win at Hibernian on Feb. 7, and Rodgers said he is “not in the right frame of mind. “
He scored 22 goals and registered 29 assists for Celtic in 112 appearances and played a prominent role in Ange Postecoglou’s treble last season.