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Celtic striker Georgios Samaras leaves door open for switch to Palermo

By Sportsmail Reporter
Updated: 04:57 EDT, 25 May 2010

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Disappointed: Georgios Samaras hasn't overly impressed during his time at Celtic

Georgios Samaras has performed a u-turn over the prospect of leaving Celtic for Palermo.

Greece striker Samaras, who has two years remaining on his Parkhead contract, insisted earlier this month he had no interest in quitting the Hoops for the Italian club.

But he appears to have had a change of heart, saying: 'I'm delighted that Palermo are interested in me.

'Of course I would be happy to play for such a club. I saw that they just missed out on qualifying for the Champions League this season. That's a pity, but, who knows, maybe next year it will happen.'

Samaras, 25, revealed he will wait until after the World Cup to make a decision about his future.

He added: 'I would be very sorry to leave Celtic. I've enjoyed my time with the club so much and I feel valued and appreciated there. But these things happen in football'

'If I leave Scotland, it would not be a drama because Italy is a beautiful country.

'I haven't heard from my agent for several days so I do not know if there have already been contact between Celtic and Palermo. My lawyer told me of Palermo's interest, that's all I know.

'But, at this moment, I'm not thinking about anything but the World Cup. I am 100 per cent focused on the target of helping Greece in South Africa.'

Samaras has flattered to deceive at Celtic since making a six-month loan move from Manchester City permanent two years ago.

But he appears to have a fan in Palermo sporting director Walter Sabatini, who recently praised the forward's 'qualities'.

Palermo have also vowed to pull out all the stops in their attempts to sign Valon Behrami from West Ham.

The Hammers are prepared to listen to offers for anyone but Scott Parker this summer and an £8.5m price tag has been mooted for the impressive Switzerland international.