Celtic-linked Aaron Malouda chooses FC Basel in €3m deal | OneFootball

Celtic-linked winger Aaron Malouda has sealed a permanent transfer to Swiss outfit FC Basel.

The 22-year-old had emerged as a player of interest for the Scottish champions earlier this year, with reports in May claiming Celtic had outlined their plans in an attempt to persuade him to make the move to Glasgow.

Italian side Sampdoria were also credited with an interest, although Basel ultimately won the race after stepping up their pursuit in recent weeks.

According to reports, the Swiss club have agreed a fee of around €3 million with Azerbaijani side Sabah FK to secure the signature of the wideman.

Basel officially confirmed Malouda’s arrival this week as they continue reshaping their squad ahead of the new campaign.

He arrives as the replacement for Benie Traore, who recently departed for Major League Soccer after joining New York City FC.

Celtic have already recruited from Azerbaijan during the current transfer window, landing Camilo Duran from Qarabag in a deal worth £6 million.

Last season, Duran’s Qarabag side relinquished their domestic title to Malouda’s Sabah, bringing an end to the club’s run of four successive Azerbaijani league titles.

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