Israel winger Liel Abada thanks Celtic fans who stood by him during 'difficult' period

Abada has finalised a permanent transfer to Charlotte FC

Liel Abada has left Celtic to join MLS side Charlotte FC Milligan/PA Wire.

Liel Abada thanked all the Celtic fans who stood by him during a "very difficult" period after sealing his move to Major League Soccer.

The Israel international finalised a permanent transfer to Charlotte FC on Thursday night after his hugely-successful spell in Glasgow came to a premature end amid pressure in his homeland to move on in response to displays of support for the Palestinian people among Celtic supporters.