Maccabi Haifa star Mohammad Abu Fani has broken his silence on his failed move to Celtic - but insists remaining in Israel has been a blessing in disguise after making Champions League history.
The Scottish Premiership champions watched the 24-year-old as they weighed up a summer move but his Israeli club refused to lower their asking price and Ange Postecoglou turned his attention elsewhere with the club bringing in Oliver Abildgaard from Rubin Kazan to offer midfield cover. But Abu Fani has since impressed for Maccabi Haifa and helped the side the Champions League group stage.
The Israeli international helped Haifa make European history as they became the first Israeli side to win against Italian opposition when they beat Juventus 2-0. And while Abu Fani admits he is gutted his move to Celtic Park didn't happen, he insists he's now happy at the Israeli champions after their heroics against the Serie A giants.
