The news that Tom Rogic is heading off to Qatar will not fill many Celtic fans with great joy.
But I think that many will feel a certain sense of satisfaction and happiness at a signing who worked very well for us and delivered some fantastic moments getting a move that will probably suit his body as much as his wallet at this stage of career.
If completed, the move should suit all parties and thinking of Tom's Celtic career will be a time to "smile because it happened".
When Tom arrived at Celtic from Central Coast Mariners in 2013 few fans could claim to know anything about him.
If any were inclined to look for mystical signs, they may have thought back to Celtic's previous Australian of Balkan descent Mark Viduka - who came, went away again, came back, delivered and left - admittedly for big money - but under a cloud.
(Most of us who remember both players in the Hoops will overwhelmingly agree that Rogic will be the more fondly remembered and the more sadly missed.)
Tom's arrival initially had all the hallmarks of a speculative development move and the early days didn't give many signs of what was to come.
It wasn't really until Ronnie Deila joined Celtic - and after some intensive physio and coaching - that Celtic fans began to see just why the Magic Man had been brought to the club.
We discovered a first touch that would be the envy of many a top quality footballer, balance, two-footedness, upper body strength, wonderful close control and the kind of vision that allowed him to create threaded chances and finish with both feet.
But when he returned to Australia on loan to Melbourne Victory in 2014, a lot of us thought we might never see him at Celtic again.
But he returned and showed the old-fashioned guts and determination needed to prove that he could more than just cut it at Celtic and shine.
Yes, injuries and physical endurance issues would often be a footnote when discussing what Tom could ultimately achieve but, for Celtic fans, I believe there was a silver lining in that.
There was a very good reason why Brendan Rodgers persisted in playing Rogic for 60-minute stints in his most successful time at Celtic and it was the same reason I believe we have been able to retain Tom for the seven years he has remained.
Quite simply Rodgers recognised that Tom had few peers in the Scottish game when it came to ability.
And I believe that, had he not had the physical issues (which were none of his his doing), he would have been playing at a high level in one of the "Big Five" leagues long before now.
Rogic had and has Champions League ability but was simply not blessed with the physique to maintain it for an intense 90 minutes, twice a week, for a full season.
Ultimately that bad luck benefited Celtic as he possesses the quality that we could rarely afford to buy and keep for long.
If he does complete his moved to Qatar it will be with the best wishes of the fans and gratitudefor the memories - none of which are greater than that incredible moment where lightning struck as he scored the goal that secured our treble in 2017.
As a crowning moment to his most exceptional season in green and white, that would take some beating.
Thanks Tom and all the best. Don't be a stranger to Celtic Park.
