Celtic-linked winger Aaron Malouda has sealed a permanent transfer to Swiss outfit FC Basel.
✍️ 𝗗𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝗖𝗕 𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗳𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗵𝘁𝗲𝘁 𝗔𝗮𝗿𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗼𝘂𝗱𝗮 🔴🔵⁰⁰Aaron Malouda wechselt vom aserbaidschanischen Meister Sabah FK zum FC Basel 1893. Der 20-jährige Flügelspieler hat bei Rotblau einen Vierjahresvertrag bis im Sommer 2030 unterschrieben.⁰⁰Zur ganzen… pic.twitter.com/P9B4Ns2673
— FC Basel 1893 (@FCBasel1893) July 29, 2026
The 22-year-old had emerged as a player of interest for the Scottish champions earlier this year, with reports in May claiming Celtic had outlined their plans in an attempt to persuade him to make the move to Glasgow.
Italian side Sampdoria were also credited with an interest, although Basel ultimately won the race after stepping up their pursuit in recent weeks.
According to reports, the Swiss club have agreed a fee of around €3 million with Azerbaijani side Sabah FK to secure the signature of the wideman.
Basel officially confirmed Malouda’s arrival this week as they continue reshaping their squad ahead of the new campaign.
He arrives as the replacement for Benie Traore, who recently departed for Major League Soccer after joining New York City FC.
Celtic have already recruited from Azerbaijan during the current transfer window, landing Camilo Duran from Qarabag in a deal worth £6 million.
Last season, Duran’s Qarabag side relinquished their domestic title to Malouda’s Sabah, bringing an end to the club’s run of four successive Azerbaijani league titles.
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