Celtic transfer news: Hayato Inamura joins Scottish champions from Albirex Niigata on four-year deal | Football News
Celtic has signed defender Hayato Inamura of Albirex Niigata for a four -year contract.
The 23-year-old, who plays like a central defender on the left but can also provide a rear coverage, he stayed two years on his contract with the side of the J-League.
He joined the club threatened with relegation from Toyo University in 2021 and obtained a J-League Cup finalist medal last season.
Hayato made 33 senior appearances in League J and has not yet been called to the Japanese team.
The boss of Celtic, Brendan Rodgers, said: “We are delighted to bring Hayato to Celtic and we are impatient to work with him.
“He is a young player full of promises and potential. I know he is delighted to make this next step in his career by joining us, and we are looking forward to welcoming him to the team.”
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