Bersant Celina in action during his second spell at Ipswich Town. (Image: NQ)
Bersant Celina in action during his second spell at Ipswich Town. (Image: NQ)
Former Ipswich Town loanee Bersant Celina has signed for Al-Ettifaq in the Saudi Pro League, agreeing a three-year deal.
The 29-year-old attacker moves to the Middle East having spent the last three years with Swedish top-flight side AIK.
Celina, who had two separate loan spells at Portman Road, initially joined the Stockholm based outfit on loan from French club Dijon in the summer of 2023.
He moved to the Strawberry Arena on a permanent deal in January 2024, where he went on to score 16 goals in 93 games.
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Bersant Celina was a big hit during his first loan spell at Ipswich Town. (Image: NQ)
Last month, the Kosovan international had his AIK contract terminated by mutual consent to make his latest move.
Celina now links up with Al-Ettifaq, who finished seventh in the Saudi Pro League last season.
They are managed by Arthur Papas, who succeeded Saad Al-Shehri this summer. The appointment marked his return to the club where he had previously served as an assistant coach in 2017.
Legendary Premier League and England midfielder Steven Gerrard managed the Saudi club between 2023 and 2025.