HENRIK SET TO JOIN AUSSIE GOLD RUSH.Byline: AHMER KHOKHAR CELTIC Celt·ic also Kelt·ic n. A subfamily of the Indo-European language family comprising the Insular and the Continental branches. adj. Of or relating to the Celtic people and languages. legend Henrik Larsson This article is about the Swedish footballer. For the Danish footballer, see Henrik Larsen Henrik Edward Larsson MBE [IPA: 'hɛnrɪk 'lɑːʂɔn is in discussions with Australian side Gold Coast United to play nine A-League matches Down Under this season. The 37-year-old former Celtic, Barcelona and Manchester United striker currently plays in the Swedish first division for Helsingborg, which he joined in 2006 from Spanish giants Barcelona. The Gold Coast deal would mirror the one Larsson signed when he temporarily left Helsingborg in 2007 to join English Premier League champions Manchester United on a short loan. Coast coach Miron Bleiberg Miron Bleiberg (Hebrew: מירון בלייברג has confirmed negotiations with Larsson are ongoing. Despite salary cap restrictions, Football Federation Australia allow teams to pay bigger wages to 'marquee players'. Former Socceroos international John Aloisi and Liverpool legend Robbie Fowler, command higher salaries under the scheme. Larsson, who scored 174 goals in 221 appearances for the Hoops in eight seasons at Celtic Park, would join Gold Coast on marquee terms. |
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