The dad of incoming Celtic youngster Liel Abada admits he’s thrilled the teenager has earned a move to Scotland.
The winger is expected to arrive in Glasgow in the coming days but was close to joining Dynamo Kiev in January.
That deal fell through when the Ukrainian side attempted to get him to sign a deal that stopped him from taking any dispute to FIFA or UEFA and potentially giving up 8- per cent of his wages.
But now his dad Ronen believes he will be in ‘good hands’ at Celtic Park and is waiting on confirmation that a deal has been agreed.
Reported by the Daily Record, he said: "We were severely burned from the saga with Dynamo Kiev,
"It was extremely difficult for Liel to pick up the pieces after that deal collapsed.
"This time, we have been very careful with the negotiations with Celtic and we are extremely confident he will sign.
"Not many boys of his age would have been able to bounce back from that kind of disappointment and deal with the expectations after that.
"He will be in good hands at Celtic and we are waiting at home for the news to be confirmed."
He could become one of a number of signings for Ange Postecoglou in the coming days if his medical goes as planned.
Carl Starfelt is also set for a medical after a fee of around £4.2m was agreed, while a bid has also been made for Rennes right back Sacha Boey.
Kristoffer Ajer and Ryan Christie are still expected to leave the club, though.
