New Atlanta star Giorgos Giakoumakis got a Scottish welcome upon his arrival from Celtic – posing with former Rangers defender Carlos Bocanegra and a bottle of Irn Bru.
Giakoumakis made the switch to MLS which was finally announced last week after he'd been absent from the squad since mid-January to pursue a move away. There had been interest from Serie A in the Greek striker while J-League side Urawa Red Diamonds had also pushed hard with Giakoumakis even undergoing a medical with them, but it as Atlanta who moved late to strike an agreement with Celtic.
Ange Postecoglou had earlier signed Hyeongyu Oh as a contingency plan so Celtic were not caught on the hop by his exit and he leaves the club after 26 goals in 57 appearances over 18 months. And he's now hoping to continue that strike rate over the pond, where he was greeted by Atlanta's Vice President – former Rangers and USA defender Bocanegra.
