Michel-Ange Balikwisha set for KAA Gent move as Celtic FC talks near conclusion

Michel-Ange Balikwisha is close to leaving Celtic FC and returning to Belgian football, with an agreement in principle reportedly reached for his transfer to KAA Gent.

The attacking midfielder, who recently spent time in Scotland with Celtic FC, is now expected to make his comeback in the Belgian top flight. Negotiations between the Scottish club and KAA Gent have progressed to the point where the two sides have reached a broad understanding over the move.

The transfer is not yet formally complete, however. The clubs are still working through the final administrative details and the standard paperwork required to confirm the deal. Once those formalities have been settled, Balikwisha will be able to return to the Jupiler Pro League in KAA Gent colours.

The latest update was reported by journalist Sacha Tavolieri and subsequently relayed by Leopard Leader Foot. Their reports indicate that the operation has entered its closing stages, with the remaining work focused on completing the documentation rather than resolving the central terms of the transfer.

For Balikwisha, a move to KAA Gent would represent a return to a competition he knows well. The Belgian league provides the attacking midfielder with an opportunity to restart his momentum after his spell in Scotland and to establish himself again in familiar surroundings.

His return is also being followed closely by observers of Congolese football. Balikwisha’s progress at KAA Gent will attract particular attention once the transfer has been officially finalised and he begins his next chapter with the Belgian club.

The agreement in principle means the player is now very close to completing his return to Belgium, although confirmation of the transfer will depend on the final administrative steps being completed by Celtic FC and KAA Gent. Until that process is concluded, the move remains close rather than officially confirmed.

Balikwisha’s expected switch therefore marks a significant change in direction following his time in Scotland. Rather than continuing with Celtic FC, he is poised to resume his career in the Jupiler Pro League, where his familiarity with the competition could help him regain his best form.

KAA Gent are preparing to welcome a player whose arrival would add to the interest surrounding the club’s squad, while Balikwisha would gain the chance to make a fresh start in Belgian football. The next major step will be the completion of the paperwork and the official announcement of the transfer.