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Ex-Celtic star set to be on the move again as he 'emerges as shock target to replace UCL and World Cup winner'
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IT's been less than three years since he left Celtic.
But this former Celtic star looks set to join his THIRD club since quitting the Scottish champions for a move across the globe back in January 2023.
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Giorgos Giakoumakis could be on the move again this summer
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He left Celtic to join Atlanta United in 2023
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Giorgos Giakoumakis, 30, shocked fans when he completed his exit just 18 months into his spell in Scotland.
He never managed to topple Kyogo Furuhashi and become the first choice striker under Ange Postecoglou but he still had a sensational goal return, scoring 26 despite making just 22 starts.
He caused a stir when he left the club two-and-a-half years ago as many Celtic supporters were sad to see him go.
The striker later claimed he was actually FORCED OUT of Parkhead following a breakdown in communication with Postecoglou.
He believed the manager "didn't trust him as much as he wanted" and ended up leaving the club to seal a surprise move to the MLS with Atlanta United.
After another 18 months he was back on the transfer market again as he sealed a mega-money move south of the border to Mexican outfit Cruz Azul.
He scored 24 goals in 43 appearances in the MLS but he hasn't managed to hit the same heights in Mexico.
And now it's being claimed by Vamos Azul that the Greek hitman has been told he's free to leave the Mexican giants this summer after a stuttering season.
He's netted just nine times in 40 outings and Cruz Azul are reportedly keen to offload him to sign another striker in his place.
He's believed to be attracting interest from his homeland Greece and some of his old MLS rivals.
It's suggested one club is leading the race for his signature, though, and it's a team based in the United States.
LAFC are said to be big admirers of Giakouamakis, with manager Steve Cherundolo looking to add more firepower to his frontline following their disappointing Club World Cup campaign.
He has a big void to fill with star striker and France legend Olivier Giroud on his way out after agreeing to terminate his contract early by mutual consent.
The World Cup and Champions League winner is set to join Lille on a free transfer and Giakouamakis could replace him in Los Angeles.
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