Kyogo Furuhashi has handed Celtic a MAJOR boost by penning a new contract until 2027.
The Scottish champions suffered a big blow in losing key player Jota to Saudi Pro League side Al-Ittihad in a big money deal overnight but they have secured their top striker to a new long-term deal. The fans' favourite netted 34 goals last season as he helped the Hoops land a domestic Treble under Ange Postecoglou.
The Japan international scooped all the personal accolades after a stunning campaign in front of goal and now he has signed on the dotted line to keep scoring in front of the Parkhead faithful. The fans' favourite remaining in Glasgow will come as a huge boost to the fans as the champions gear up for life under Brendan Rodgers once again after his return to the club.
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Celtic will enter the Champions League group stage once again this season with Kyogo and Co hoping to make a splash on Europe's top table while also defend their dominant domestic record against Michael Beale's new look Rangers side.
Kyogo commented: “I am very happy to extend my stay for four years at this incredible club. It is an honour to represent Celtic Football Club and our amazing supporters.
“Last season was unbelievable. From the start of the campaign, our aim was to do as well as we could in every competition we played in. We worked very hard every day, on and off the pitch, to win silverware and put smiles on our fans’ faces.
'To win my first Treble, and help secure a world record breaking eighth Treble for the club was a very proud moment for me and I cherish the memories of celebrating this with our fans.'
"They have been so supportive of me since I joined Celtic so I will work hard to repay them.
“Next season our objective is the same - to bring success to our club. I am excited to defend our trophies and the opportunity to represent this huge club in the Champions League. My personal motivation is to score more goals and help my team-mates win matches.
“I am looking forward to getting started and working with Brendan. He is a top-level manager, he knows the club and knows what it takes to win silverware here. I and my team-mates are looking forward to working with him.”
Celtic manager, Brendan Rodgers added via the club website: “It is brilliant news for the club. Kyogo is an important player for us so I am delighted he has signed a new contract.
“Kyogo has thrived since he arrived in Scottish football and has shown his outstanding qualities. In two seasons, he has secured five domestic honours, scored over 50 club goals and become a Treble winner. This takes a lot of hard work, dedication and sacrifice both on and off the pitch.
“He is an exciting player who is hungry to bring more success to our club. He has a great mentality and is an unbelievable talent.
“I am looking forward to working with him and helping him and the wider team develop to help drive the club forward.”
