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The Herald Scotland
a day ago
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- The Herald Scotland
Celtic hero questions outcast's effort after recommending him
Last season, he was sent out on loan to Greece with Olympiacos. Izaguirre - who won seven league titles, three Scottish Cups and two League Cups at Celtic and is now sports director of Motagua - was instrumental in getting Palma to Celtic after recommending the player to the Hoops. But he's admitted he was disappointed with Palma's efforts in Scottish football. He said: "I think Luis Palma needed to be more intense when he was at Celtic and actually finish the 90 minutes. "I don't know if he has good pre-seasons, I don't know about injuries, but you can see that he never seems to be able to finish the 90 minutes. Read more: "He's a winger and has to run many miles a game, press and make runs. I'm not sure he did that. "But he still has the potential to return to form. "He's now in Poland and we hope he gets the chance to play and enjoy it because he definitely has what it takes. "I have always believed in the national team players, which is why many of them play in Europe. We have quality." Meanwhile, Palma was praised by his Lech Poznan manager Niels Frederiksen after his introduction to Polish football in a 4-3 win at ex-Scotland No.2 John Carver's Lechia Gdansk. He said: "Luis Palma only had a few minutes on the pitch, but he forced a good save from their keeper and you could see the quality he has. "He will be a big player for us this season once he gets up to match fitness."
The National
a day ago
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- The National
Celtic hero questions outcast's effort after recommending him
The Honduran international has again been shipped out on loan from Parkhead and made his debut as a late sub for Polish side Lech Poznan at the weekend. Last season, he was sent out on loan to Greece with Olympiacos. Izaguirre - who won seven league titles, three Scottish Cups and two League Cups at Celtic and is now sports director of Motagua - was instrumental in getting Palma to Celtic after recommending the player to the Hoops. But he's admitted he was disappointed with Palma's efforts in Scottish football. He said: "I think Luis Palma needed to be more intense when he was at Celtic and actually finish the 90 minutes. "I don't know if he has good pre-seasons, I don't know about injuries, but you can see that he never seems to be able to finish the 90 minutes. Read more: "He's a winger and has to run many miles a game, press and make runs. I'm not sure he did that. "But he still has the potential to return to form. "He's now in Poland and we hope he gets the chance to play and enjoy it because he definitely has what it takes. "I have always believed in the national team players, which is why many of them play in Europe. We have quality." Meanwhile, Palma was praised by his Lech Poznan manager Niels Frederiksen after his introduction to Polish football in a 4-3 win at ex-Scotland No.2 John Carver's Lechia Gdansk. He said: "Luis Palma only had a few minutes on the pitch, but he forced a good save from their keeper and you could see the quality he has. "He will be a big player for us this season once he gets up to match fitness."
STV News
21-07-2025
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- STV News
Celtic winger Luis Palma joins Lech Poznan on season season-long loan
Celtic winger Luis Palma has joined Polish side Lech Poznan on a season-long loan. The 25-year-old Honduras international joined the Hoops two seasons ago ahead of the 2023/2024 campaign. He initially caught the eye with a string of impressive performances and scored ten goals as Brendan Rodgers side won the league and cup double. But he struggled to maintain his place in the starting team following a loss of form and was loaned out to Olympiakos in Greece last season. Celtic confirmed on Monday that he has left in another loan deal, this time to Poland. A statement posted on social media said: 'Luis Palma has joined Lech Poznań on loan. 'Good luck, Luis.' Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
BBC News
21-07-2025
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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).
Scottish Sun
21-07-2025
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- Scottish Sun
Celtic star seals transfer to Champions League club as he makes Parkhead exit just two years after £3.5m move
He's had his say on his big move PALMED OFF Celtic star seals transfer to Champions League club as he makes Parkhead exit just two years after £3.5m move LUIS PALMA has completed his Celtic exit. The Honduran winger has departed Parkhead on loan again just two years on from his £3.5million switch to the club. Advertisement 3 Luis Palma has left Celtic Credit: Kenny Ramsay 3 The winger featured for Honduras at the Gold Cup Credit: Reuters 3 Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers Credit: Getty Palma, 25, moved to Celtic in August 2023 from Greek club Aris. He'd previously been of interest to Rangers who saw a bid kicked out for him earlier in the year. Palma penned a five-year deal at Celtic Park running until 2028. He took some time to get off and running with the Hoops, but did manage to make a decent impact in his first season in Scottish football. Advertisement Palma netted seven goals in 28 Premiership games as Celtic won a league and Scottish Cup double. His second season, however, proved a struggle. Palma fell down the pecking order under Brendan Rodgers and in January, he moved on loan to Olympiacos. Despite being part of a side that went on to win the Greek title, the club decided against buying Palma permanently. Advertisement Having been playing for Honduras at the Gold Club, he wasn't part of Celtic's pre-season tour An exit has always looked likely this summer and now, he's sealed his move away. Humble Celtic star Luis Palma spotted sitting on top deck of bus in city centre Palma has joined Polish champions Lech Poznan but it isn't a permanent departure. He's joined the club on loan for the season ahead. Advertisement He could be thrust straight into European action on Tuesday night with the club in action in Champions League qualifying. They face Icelandic champions Breidablik in the first leg of their second qualifying round tie in Poland. Before touching down in Poland, Palma spoke of why he'd decided to make the move. He said: "I am very happy with the move. Advertisement "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. Advertisement "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."
