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title: "Celtic: McManus hints at behind-scenes agreement with Giorgos Giakoumakis"
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published: "2022-12-10T08:10:56Z"
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# Celtic: McManus hints at behind-scenes agreement with Giorgos Giakoumakis

**[Celtic](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/celtic-transfer-rumours/) striker Giorgos Giakoumakis could have a ‘gentleman’s agreement’ in place over an improved deal, according to Tam McManus.**

### The Lowdown: Giakoumakis shining for Hoops

The 28-year-old has become a popular figure at Parkhead since arriving from VVV-Venlo last year, [scoring 25 goals](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/georgios-giakoumakis/alletore/spieler/234850) in 50 appearances in total.

This season, Giakoumakis has [netted six times](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/347809/Show/Giorgos-Giakoumakis) in the [Scottish Premiership](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/scottish-premiership-news/), despite only starting four matches, and he has been [hailed](https://www.newschainonline.com/sport/mens-sport/football/giorgos-giakoumakis-earns-ange-postecoglou-praise-as-celtic-turn-fortunes-around-254895) as ‘hugely important’ by Ange Postecoglou.

While the Greek’s current deal doesn’t [expire](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/georgios-giakoumakis/profil/spieler/234850) until the summer of 2026, there has been plenty of talk about whether or not he will sign a new deal, with [The Daily Record](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/giorgos-giakoumakis-poised-shock-celtic-28622154) claiming he’s set for a ‘shock’ exit after talks stalled.

### The Latest: New deal incoming?

Speaking to [*Football Insider*](https://www.footballinsider247.com/mcmanus-issues-big-giorgos-giakoumakis-claim-after-celtic-latest/), McManus claimed that an agreement may have been in place for a while, just not with the i’s dotted and t’s crossed:

> “He has a while left on his current deal but there seems to be a gentleman’s agreement that if he came in and down well then Celtic would bump his money up.
>
> “I don’t know if that is going to happen. He is obviously looking for a new contract on more money. Celtic are in a strong position though, they have him until 2026.
>
> “You want your players to be happy. I think he has something like 25 goals in 50 games so he has a good record. I don’t know how this is going to play out but he has only been there a year.
>
> “If they can get him tied down to a big new contract and everyone is happy, that has to be the aim for Celtic. They won’t want to lose him.”

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### The Verdict: Long-term Parkhead hero?

This is an encouraging update from a Celtic perspective, with Giakoumakis someone who should be viewed as a vital part of the club’s future in the coming years.

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His aforementioned goalscoring record speaks for itself – a goal every other game is hugely impressive – and at 28, he should remain at a high level for some time yet.

Even if a new deal doesn’t come Giakoumakis’ way, Celtic certainly find themselves in a strong bargaining position if other clubs come calling, such is the length of his current contract.