A Celtic legend has criticised the club’s decision to transfer Kyogo Furuhashi.

A Celtic legend has criticised the club’s decision to transfer Kyogo Furuhashi.Celtic legend Chris Sutton has criticised the club’s decision to transfer Kyogo Furuhashi during the course of the season.

 

 

The Japanese forward is poised to finalise a transfer to the French Ligue 1 club Rennes, with a £10 million agreement anticipated to be verified shortly. Manager Brendan Rodgers disclosed yesterday that Furuhashi had articulated a desire to depart from Glasgow’s east end several months prior, suggesting that he may be seeking a new challenge in one of Europe’s top five divisions.

 

 

 

Sutton, however, is unable to understand why Celtic would authorise the transfer of a player as pivotal as the 30-year-old. He contends that it conveys an inappropriate message that the club is satisfied with its accomplishments this season:

 

 

 

“The sale of Kyogo Furuhashi suggests that Celtic has effectively conceded and acknowledged a limitation on their aspirations in the Champions League,” stated the pundit (RecordSport). Rodgers stated that Kyogo expressed a desire to depart. I understand.

 

 

 

 

It is reasonable to consider selling him during the summer; however, one must question the rationale behind such a decision at this juncture, particularly when there remains the potential for greater accomplishments within the current campaign. “Although I am not present in the dressing room, Kyogo does not appear to be a problematic individual or one likely to instigate discord.”

 

 

 

“In my opinion, selling Kyogo conveys an inappropriate message.” It is implied that Celtic perceives the objectives for the season as having been fulfilled by advancing to the play-off stages, and they may believe that the championship is already secured, particularly given that they have already claimed victory in the League Cup.

 

 

While the departure of the centre-forward will undoubtedly represent a significant setback for the supporters, the return of Portuguese winger Jota is certain to elevate their spirits. He is poised to relocate back to Glasgow, as Brendan Rodgers is also actively seeking a striker to bolster his Celtic squad prior to the conclusion of the month.