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Vakoun Bayo: KAA Gent sign Celtic forward

Ivory Coast striker Vakoun Bayo has sealed a transfer move from Scottish giants Celtic to KAA Gent in Belgium.

The 24-year-old struggled to get playing time at Parkhead, a decision that has forced him to move to the Belgian outfit until 2025.

“Today, 24-year-old striker Ivorian striker Vakoun Bayo has signed a contract with KAA Gent until 2025,” Gent confirmed on their official website.

“Bayo comes from Scottish club Glasgow Celtic and was loaned to French side Toulouse FC last season, where Brecht Dejaegere and Deiver Machado also played.”

The statement continued: “Bayo started his career at Stade Abidjan in his native Ivory Coast.