Daizen Maeda has signed a new Celtic contract until June 2027, following the news of Kyogo Furuhashi penning a fresh deal.
The speedy winger joined from Yokohama F Marinos and took only four minutes to score his first Celtic goal in his first game against Hibernian in January 2022.
Maeda quickly became a fans’ favourite with his ability to not only find the net himself, but also assist his fellow Celts in front of goal.
During his time in Glasgow Maeda has won two SPFL titles as well as the League Cup and Scottish Cup, and his sparkling form in the Hoops also saw him called up to Japanese squad for the 2022 Wold Cup in Qatar where he scored against Croatia.
The Scottish Cup final win at the end of the season was Maeda’s 81st game for Celtic, delivering 19 goals in those games, and after penning his new deal, he said: “It is a very happy moment for me and my family. Since we moved from Japan, everyone at the club and, of course, the supporters have been amazing and we are enjoying our life in Scotland.
“Celtic is a special club so I’m very pleased to extend my stay here. When I signed I said that my ultimate goal was to win the league and we have done so, twice.
"Becoming a Treble winner last season has been one of the highlights of my career but we must now prepare for next season. Our aim will remain the same, to work hard together with the manager to bring success to the club and our supporters.
“We have three trophies to defend, and we also have Champions League football, so I am excited to get started.”
Celtic manager, Brendan Rodgers added: “Daizen has many qualities that I like in a player - high intensity, attack-minded and his work rate on and off the ball is exceptional.
“He has played a key role in the team since he arrived, helping to secure yet another Treble for the club so I am delighted we have been able to secure a new deal with him.
“Daizen’s attributes make him a really exciting player and I am looking forward to working with him.”
