Winger Liel Abada has shut down talk of him leaving Celtic after being quizzed about his next challenge while on international duty with Israel.
The 20-year-old enjoyed an impressive debut season at Parkhead playing a key part in the surge towards the Scottish Premiership and also lifted the Premier Sports Cup as he netted 15 goals and provided another 11 assists, while also scooping the PFA Young Player of the Year award. The forward has continued to impress this season under Ange Postecoglou helping his top the league in the early stages while making his Champions League debut.
He has become a regular starter for his country after being promoted from the U21 side, and played a key role in the Nations League win over Albania. After the match, he Celtic star fielded questions over his Parkhead future and was quizzed about a potential switch to the English Premier League.
He responded to Israeli outlet Mako : "Right now I'm concentrating on the national team, not on the Premier League. We'll do our best (for the national side). There's still a lot of work and the most important thing is to be humble, there are players and coaches who have been through a lot in their careers. I'm only trying to play a part in victory."
He was also asked about facing off against European champions Real Madrid in the group stage opener with Celtic. Abada hailed the Celtic Park support, and insisted he is ready to play among Europe's elite adding: "There was a crazy atmosphere and I played against great players. I believe in myself very much, this is the first time I've played in the Champions League and I'm learning the high tempo. I believe I'm capable of this."
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