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Striker Giorgos Giakoumakis has reminded former club Celtic that when he is “happy” he “produces” after picking up a top MLS award.
The Greek striker has been in electrifying form since leaving the Scottish Premiership behind in January with 17 goals netted so far for Atlanta United – leaving him tied at second place for the league’s Golden Boot award. It follows a lacklustre end to his Parkhead career, with Ange Postecoglou using him sparingly as he appeared to be inching closer to the exit door.
He scored nine goals in all competitions in his final six months at Parkhead before moving to the United States and continued to show his most productive form. His form led him to win the MLS Newcomer of the Year award despite the World Cup transfer. The Celtic creator who won the coveted Newcomer of the Year award with 45. 78 percent of the vote, nearly 20 points more than Messi’s 27. 28 percent.
After picking up the gong, the Greek international looked back at his decision to leave Celtic. He said “The way the club (Atlanta United) have treated me since the very first moment, even before I came to be honest, they approached me in a really warm way. The moment I decided on the USA I was a bit stressed because it was a new continent and I was coming from the other side of the world.
“Until I signed for Atlanta, I had only played in Europe, so it was a bit nerve-wracking, but as soon as I moved here, the other people at the club told me ‘this is your home now’ and that’s been key. “component of my success. this season. Of course, my teammates and the staff, with the plan we have the word each and every day but we will try to enjoy each and every day. I’m happy, and when I’m happy, I produce.