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Son of Celtic legend makes big-money move to Saudi as he joins 2 ex-Parkhead players

Jordan Larsson has signed for Al Ettifaq (Image: Shutterstock)

The son of Celtic legend Henrik Larsson has completed a big-money move to Saudi Arabia.

Jordan Larsson, 29, has joined Al-Ettifaq from Danish club Copenhagen.

It's reported that Ettifaq, previously managed by ex-Rangers boss Steven Gerrard, paid around £1.1m to sign Larsson this summer.

Larsson will now be a team-mate of two former Celtic players at his new club, with Jack Hendry and Moussa Dembele at Ettifaq.

The striker had previously been linked with Celtic as a possible transfer target in recent years.

An Ettifaq statement confirmed: "The management of Al-Ettifaq Club signed a professional contract with Swedish player Jordan Larsson, to represent the first football team.

"Larsson's contract with the Eastern Conference club extends until 2029, as part of the management's efforts to strengthen the team's ranks.

"The management of Al-Ettifaq Club wishes the Swedish star success in his journey with the team, and hopes he will contribute to achieving the aspirations of Al-Ettifaq fans."

On his exit from Copenhagen, Larsson posted: "I want to start off by saying that I am extremely disappointed in the way things ended to an amazing 3 and half years in Copenhagen. It’s a shame that some people want to try and damage my image and legacy in Copenhagen to protect themselves, but out of respect and love for the club I will choose not to talk on the matter. The truth always finds a way to come to light.

"Other than that I just want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart. This has been the happiest 3 and a half years of my life. My second son was born here, I won 4 trophies, played unforgettable European nights in parken and have made friends and relationships that will last for a lifetime.

"Thank you to every person who came up to me in the city and congratulated me on the latest win or the latest goal, thank you to every person who stuck with me and the team and never stopped supporting us through our difficult moments. To every kid who told me I was their favorite player and for everyone in and around Copenhagen for embracing me and making me and my family feel like this is our home.

"To all my teammates and staff members, I will forever be grateful to each and every one of you for the unforgettable moments we have shared together on and off the pitch, the many wins and trophies we have won together and for pushing me and challenging me everyday to become better.

"Last but not least I want to say a massive thank you to Sektion 12 and all the fans for always supporting me and the team even at times when we didn’t deserve it. I will never forgot the first time you sang my name and the honor and pride I felt during my time to represent and honor the badge of FCK, I always tried my best to give everything on the pitch and I hope it showed.

"This is not goodbye forever, this is goodbye for now. I will always follow and support FCK and I will be back in parken as a supporter 🤍💙

"I want to wish the team nothing but the best for the future and I’m sure they will achieve great things because that’s what this club was built for 🏆🦁🏆

"JL11 out✌🏽"

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