Hatem Elhamed rejoins former club Hapoel Be'er Sheva
Celtic manager Neil Lennon has revealed that homesick Hatem Elhamed is close to sealing an exit after struggling to adapt to life in Scotland and is set to return to former club Hapoel Be'er Sheva.
The 29-year-old has played just 17 minutes since the defeat to
Milan
in the Europa League at San Siro in December.
Lennon
said the defender has struggled mentally in Scotland as he is living away from his family.
"He has had a really difficult time,"
Lennon told Sky Sports
.
"His wife and young son are back in Israel and life away from the training ground and the club has been very difficult for him.
"Thinking about his health and wellbeing going forward it is probably the best thing to do. He has really struggled with life away from football and maybe some people don't understand at times.
"I think the deal is almost agreed. We wish him all the very best."
Elhamed, who joined Celtic from Hapoel Be'er Sheva in July 2019, has only started four games in the Scottish Premiership this campaign.
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