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Michel-Ange Balikwisha has penned a five-year deal Michel-Ange Balikwisha will be an "important player" for Celtic after signing with the Scottish champions from Royal Antwerp on a five-year deal. Balikwisha, 24, has scored once in four matches this season and helped Antwerp win their first Belgian league title since 1957 in 2023. Celtic will welcome more attacking options after they failed to score in either leg of their Champions League play-off defeat to Kazakhstan's Kairat Almaty. "He is a really talented, exciting player and with a good level of experience at a high level already, so he will be an important player for us moving forward, " said manager Brendan Rodgers. "He loves to attack and can play both sides of the pitch so we are sure he will give the team some great options. "Having spoken to Michel-Ange I know he is very excited about joining Celtic and he wants to be a big success with us, so we look forward to working with him. " Visit our Celtic page for all the latest news, analysis and fan views Swansea coach Sheehan plays down links with Celtic's Idah Where does blame lie for Celtic's Champions League exit? The Belgian under-21 international came through the ranks at Standard Liege before earning a move to Antwerp in 2021. Celtic bounce off of their Champions League exit straight into Sunday's Old Firm game, with Balikwisha potentially in line to feature if clearance is granted. "For me, it's the right move because it's a big club, they play well and they dominate the league. "I'm a player who likes to press and to give everything so I think it's the right choice to come here to continue like I did at my former club. "I'm here to help the team, to get some trophies, to play in Europe and win everything, so that's why I'm here. " First step to end Isak saga? Newcastle close in on Woltemade Sinner breezes through - but still areas to 'improve' Chelsea agree £40m fee for Man Utd's Garnacho - but why another forward? Your first look at Sally Wainwright's riotous new drama Why was this French film so controversial? Inside Scotland's most shocking murder investigations Robin and Brian chip in with some potato facts! 'Aberdeen savour the most perfect game ever played' How Mc Tominay became a Napoli icon after Man Utd exit Scotland men's internationals to be shown live on BBC Commonwealth Games: Why is it so special to be part of Team Scotland? From titles to tinpottery - rank Scotland's top 10 clubs First step to end Isak saga? Newcastle close in on Woltemade 'What a race! ' - Hunter Bell runs PB but denied win after thrilling finish. Video'What a race! ' - Hunter Bell runs PB but denied win after thrilling finish Watch as 10-man Aberdeen falter in Europa League play-off to FCSB. Video Watch as 10-man Aberdeen falter in Europa League play-off to FCSB Asher-Smith claims two top-three finishes in same night in Zurich. Video Asher-Smith claims two top-three finishes in same night in Zurich Grimsby send fans wild on famous night for club How 'embarrassed' Martin's 'toughest night' unfolded in Rangers collapse 'Humiliating! ' Club Brugge thump 10-man Rangers 6-0. Video'Humiliating! ' Club Brugge thump 10-man Rangers 6-0 'Bradley avoids sporting masochism to make Europe's Ryder Cup harder' 'It's very bleak' - what's gone wrong at West Ham? In decline or in transition? Hamilton's Ferrari start analysed 'Ignominy in Almaty' - the reasons for Celtic's Champions League exit How Liverpool wrestled Ngumoha away from Chelsea What next for NFL's most controversial draft pick? In Pictures: Sporting photos of the week 'People looked at me like I was a something, not someone' Teenager Ngumoha scores last-minute winner as Liverpool beat Newcastle. Video Teenager Ngumoha scores last-minute winner as Liverpool beat Newcastle 'A rivalry to run and run - a sensational night at Newcastle' What does your club need before transfer window shuts? The making of Spain and Arsenal's humble magician US star Maher has Hollywood in sights after offer to join WWE Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.