Palestine’s Rising Star Could Leap to Europe: Celtic Eye-Witness to a Transfer Spark
15 December 2025
Palestine’s Abu Ali on the European radar
Ihab Abu Jazar, the head coach of the Palestine national team, advised his compatriot Wasam Abu Ali to leave Columbus Crew and pursue a European move in the near future.
In remarks to the Qatari network Al-Kass, Abu Jazar stated that Wasam Abu Ali has several offers on the table currently and encouraged him to head to Europe.
He noted that Abu Ali has drawn strong interest from Saudi club Al Ahli Jeddah and that Egyptian side Al Ahly also considered re-signing him, but he urged accepting Celtic’s Scottish offer.
Arab Cup momentum and club interest
The Palestinian coach added that Abu Ali’s abilities could translate well into European leagues, and after a year or two, he might even find himself in the English Premier League.
Abu Jazar emphasized that they are thrilled to see a Palestinian player attract serious attention from multiple clubs following the Arab Cup performance.
Palestine enjoyed a commendable Arab Cup campaign, topping their group with five points, but ultimately exited the tournament after a 1-2 defeat to Saudi Arabia.
As the transfer window buzz continues, Abu Ali’s potential move underscores how regional success can open doors to the European stage. And if he signs for Celtic, it could be the start of a long, winding road—think house-trained loyalty to a new accent and a passport full of stamps, not just photos on social media.
Punchline 1: If he moves to Europe, expect his career to travel faster than a rumor in a players’ lounge. Punchline 2: He’ll need a bigger trophy room—preferably one with doors labeled “Scotland” and “Europe” for good measure.
