Tomoki Iwata is in line so as to add to the variety of Japanese gamers already at Celtic after signing for the Scottish champions, topic to worldwide clearance.
The 25-year-old midfielder, the J League participant of the 12 months, will arrive at Parkhead from Yokohama F Marinos, initially on mortgage earlier than making the transfer everlasting after the top of the present season.
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“I actually am delighted to be becoming a member of Celtic, such an enormous and profitable membership identified the world over,” the Japan worldwide advised Celtic’s web site.
“I can’t wait to start my journey.”
Celtic supervisor Ange Postecoglou has already introduced Japan stars Yosuke Ideguchi, Reo Hatate, Kyogo Furuhashi and Daizen Maeda to the Glasgow giants.
Postecoglou stated Iwata was “a extremely dedicated footballer with some nice attributes”, including: “He is at an ideal age for us the place his profession is on the precise trajectory, however he already has a great stage of expertise.
“He has simply had a superb season, he’s very deserving of the accolade he has lately acquired as Japan’s participant of the 12 months and we’re certain he may also deliver this actual excessive stage of high quality to our squad.”
Celtic are presently prime of the Scottish Premiership desk, 9 factors away from arch-rivals Rangers.
