Giorgos Giakoumakis opens up on Celtic teammates trolling him as he reveals brutal Bengi Siegrist initiation
GIORGOS GIAKOUMAKIS is a huge fan of his own song that's been created by the faitfhul Hoops support.
But the Celtic target man admits he's less thrilled when his teammates sing it at training.
Supporters have changed the words to 99 Red Balloons by Nena to reward the 27-year-old after his sensational run of form during last season's campaign.
It's become a fan favourite among the Parkhead support and it's heard often anytime he's on the pitch.
Giakoumakis received a rendition of his song as he entered the field against Ross County on Saturday.
And on his chant, Giakoumakis told the Celtic View podcast: “I love it whenever they sing my song.
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"I just love it. I just enjoy it. As I said before, it is something that I will always remember it."
Giakoumakis went on to explain that his Hoops teammates have been teasing him with their own versions of the anthem.
The Greek striker explained: “This song, sometimes, when we’re celebrating in the training centre with my teammates, they make fun of me.
"We don’t have it on the stereo, but they sing on their own."
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Giakoumakis ended last season tied for top goalscorer with former Ross County ace Regan Charles-Cook.
Several of his goals were scored against new Hoops 'keeper Benji Siegrist before his switch from Dundee United.
And the Celtic striker joked that about scoring against him when he was between the sticks for their Premiership rivals.
He said: "When we first signed him and I met him here I said 'Oh yes, you are my favourite goalkeeper. I've scored the most goals.'
"He said 'That's why they signed me because they tried to make you feel happy and confident!'"
Meanwhile, Celtic have joined two Premier League clubs in the transfer race for Marseille's next rising star, according to reports.
Senegal international Bamba Dieng has reportedly caught the eyes of Ange Postecoglou during his breakthrough season in the Ligue 1 campaign last year.
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As reported by 90min, Leeds and Newcastle are chasing him as well.
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And the Hoops look set to be priced out of a move as Marseille would only be prepared to listen to a bid of around £15m for Dieng.
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