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Ex-Celtic man Albian Ajeti on fire in Europe after resurrecting career in Switzerland

Albian Ajeti is enjoying a fine run of form playing at Lugano in Switzerland. The striker was brought to Glasgow from West Ham for £5…

Published: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 7:00 PM
Ex-Celtic man Albian Ajeti on fire in Europe after resurrecting career in Switzerland
Key Things to Know
  • Former Celtic striker Albian Ajeti has scored four goals in his last three games for Swiss side Lugano.
  • Ajeti is the joint-top goalscorer in the UEFA Conference League with three goals.
  • Lugano defeated Getafe 5-2 in Madrid and Red Star Belgrade 3-2 to sit second in the Conference League table.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Celtic striker Albian Ajeti has revived his career on loan at Lugano, scoring four goals across his last three matches. He currently stands as the joint-top goalscorer in the UEFA Conference League with three goals. His strong European campaign includes scoring the opening goal in a 3-2 victory over Red Star Belgrade and playing a key role in Lugano's 5-2 win against Getafe in Madrid.

Ajeti also scored the winning goal after coming off the bench against reigning Swiss champions FC Thun, helping Lugano move six points clear at the top of the domestic league. The forward originally joined Celtic from West Ham United for £5 million in 2020 before having spells with Sturm Graz, Gaziantepspor, and Basel.

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