According to OleOle, the former Cmwbran Town striker dropped down to Canadian Soccer League last winter after being released by Paris Saint Germain, but he quickly restored his reputation with a string of impressive performances for the Mississauga Eagles.

Brescia and Empoli are heading the list of potential suitors who are keeping tabs on Akcelrod, who has two years left on his contract.

Akcelrod failed to make a first-team appearance for Paris Saint Germain before joining Mississauga in 2011.

He penned a two-and-a-half-year contract in March, but could now be on his way to Italy less than five months into that agreement.

Gregoire Akcelrod paid a visit to the Children’s Hospital in Paris, France.

The Mississauga Eagles star was all smiles as he posed for the press and and signed autographs for fans who had come out to welcome him.


Gregoire Akcelrod is a French footballer whose stardom extends beyond the field and into international celebrity.

He played midfield for clubs in Cardiff, Wales and Paris, France, before agreeing to move to Toronto, to play for Mississauga Eagles team on a three year contract beginning on March 1, 2011. Through his achievement in the world of sport he is a role model for many young people. He is also a part-time model in many advertising campaigns and an actor back home in France.

Noted as a keen advocate of charitable work, he has supported Livestrong since his days at Paris Saint Germain becoming a Goodwill Leader in 2009.