Vakoun Bayo has officially left Celtic to join KAA Gent for around £1.4million.
The striker spent time last season on loan at Toulouse in Ligue 2 but was never likely to return to Parkhead.
The Hoops are on the lookout for a new striker to challenge Odsonne Edouard and Leigh Griffiths but it certainly won't be Bayo who was confirmed by his new club last night.
Sharing their announcement, Gent wrote on social media: "Welcome Vakoun Bayo!"
Welcome Vakoun Bayo!
— KAA Gent (@KAAGent) July 9, 2021
🇨🇮 Ivoriaan
🙋🏾♂️ 24 jaar
⚽ Aanvaller#kaagent #transfer https://t.co/QniNdzASIj
The 24-year-old flopped at Parkhead and only managed 17 appearances in all competitions over a two-year stint. That came with just two starts.
He scored four goals in all competitions before heading to France where he bagged 13 strikes and four assists in 36 games.
To sort out his deal Bayo may have burned bridges with his international set-up by leaving the Olympic squad to complete his switch.
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