Celtic goal Mohammad Abu Fani seems to be to have helped earn the Parkhead aspect a bumper Champions League payday after Maccabi Haifa dumped Olympiacos out of the Champions League.
After a 1-1 attract Israel, the Greek champions went into the second leg of the second qualifying spherical as heavy favourites to progress. Nonetheless, objectives from Tjaronn Chery, a double from Frantzdy Pierrot and a late objective from Abu Fani rounded off a convincing thrashing in Piraeus to see Haifa proceed their push for the group stage of the competitors.
Israel worldwide Abu Fani has been closely linked with a transfer to Glasgow's east finish as Ange Postecoglou searches for a midfield enforcer. Maccabi Haifa have left the door open for a possible summer time exit admitting they'd settle for a "appropriate supply" for the participant as soon as they've performed their qualifying video games towards Olympiacos, and the 24-year-old may have helped pay for his personal switch with the participant valued at round £800k.
Earlier than kick-off Celtic have been set to land land a cost of £7.7m because of their coefficient standing – a major determine that helps additional add to the prizes on supply. Celtic at present sit fortieth on the 10-year UEFA coefficient desk forward of their return to the Champions League group stage, whereas Olympiacos have been ranked 10 locations above going into their qualifier.
The Greek aspect will now drop into the Europa League playoff as they give the impression of being to e book their spot within the Europe this season. Nonetheless, as they won't be rubbing shoulder's with Europe's elite Celtic are set to learn.
Larger ranked golf equipment typically obtain greater pay days below the UEFA system. As Olympiacos are ranked greater than the Hoops and can miss out the group stage, an extra windfall is about to be on its option to Glasgow's east finish. The need work out at round £950k.
It comes with Celtic already in line to make in extra of £30m from the upcoming Champions League from their entry price, coefficient standing and TV pool and factors picked up within the event correct.
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