Maccabi Petah Tikva chairman Avi Luzon insists Liel Abada is a £17million participant after one season at Celtic.
The 20-year-old has made an on the spot influence at Celtic Park following his transfer from the Israeli facet final summer time.
He performed a key half in Celtic 's Double success final season and in addition lifted the PFA Scotland Younger Participant of the 12 months to cap off a profitable private marketing campaign.
Having scored 15 objectives and chipped in with 11 assists in his debut season, he continued that kind for his nation as he netted his first Israel purpose through the run of Nations League fixtures.
Having left Petah Tikva to signal for Celtic for £3.5million, Luzon reckons Abada's worth has skyrocketed since his transfer to the Scottish Premiership.
He adopted within the footsteps of Manor Solomon, who additionally left the Israeli facet for Shaktar Donetsk again in 2019.
Luzon advised One that each gamers would demand a bumper payout once they make their subsequent transfer.
He mentioned: “After I mentioned that Manor is value €20million (£17m) folks laughed.
"I used to be mistaken, he's already value €40million as we speak (£34m). Liel’s value as we speak is rather more than what he was bought for. €20million (£18m).
“I'm positive that they may proceed to point out their good capacity and lead the Israeli nationwide staff to a serious match.
"I really like them. I at all times knew that their place was within the lineup of the senior nationwide staff and sooner or later their place is assured within the lineup. I take pleasure in seeing them, I really feel very proud.”