Celtic fans beg former star to return as old team-mate says ‘green suits you'
They left two years ago after scoring 15 goals in the Hoops
HOMECOMING Celtic fans beg former star to return as old team-mate says 'green suits you'
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FANS are calling for a former Celtic star to "come home" after their stint at a Euro giant ended.
After announcing their departure on social media, supporters clamoured the comments section with pleas for them to return.
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Jacynta was a fan favourite at Celtic Park
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Jacynta Galabadaarachchi joined Celtic in 2021 and would go on to become a fan favourite at the club.
She scored five goals in 25 league games for Celtic Women, scoring 15 goals before leaving two years ago to join Sporting Lisbon in Portugal.
The Australian attacker, 23, has now departed the Portuguese capital after playing 63 times for the Lionesses.
A statement from the Lisbon side said: "Thank you for everything you gave in 63 games with Leo on your chest.
"Forever a Lioness."
Their statement was accompanied by a video of her highlights playing in Portugal.
The player herself said: "My time at Sporting has come to an end, I want to say a massive thank you to my amazing teammates, staff, and loving fans.
"You all made my time at Sporting memorable and enjoyable.
"I'll cherish the moments I shared with you all and I'm happy to have experienced my years at this club.
"Thank you for everything."
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What's next for her is up in the air, but Celtic fans would love her back in Glasgow.
Caitlin Hayes, another former Celt who is now at Brighton, wrote: "Green suits you."
While this fan said: "Come home Jaz."
Another referenced her relationship with ex-Hoops defender Carl Starfelt, saying: "Come back to Celtic and bring Carl with you please."
A third fan said: "Come back to Celtic please. Me and your other fans miss you."
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