“Celtic differs significantly from Rangers; it is implausible to persuade me that such a modest sum constitutes a reasonable fee for a player aged 30.” “In contemporary football, such an amount is negligible for a transformative player of his calibre,” remarked former Celtic striker Chris Sutton, persisting in his critique of Kyogo’s January transfer to Rennes, which he deems to be at an exaggerated price. This development coincides with Jota’s reintegration into Celtic.

“Celtic differs significantly from Rangers; it is implausible to persuade me that such a modest sum constitutes a reasonable fee for a player aged 30.”

 

 

 

“In contemporary football, such an amount is negligible for a transformative player of his calibre,” remarked former

 

 

 

 

Celtic striker Chris Sutton, persisting in his critique of Kyogo’s January transfer to Rennes, which he deems to be at an exaggerated price. This development coincides with Jota’s reintegration into Celtic.”Celtic is not comparable to Rangers; it is implausible to persuade me that such a modest sum constitutes a reasonable fee for a player aged 30.”

 

 

 

“In contemporary football, such an amount is negligible for a transformative player of his calibre,” remarked former Celtic striker Chris Sutton, persisting in his critique of Kyogo’s January transfer to Rennes, which he deems to be at an exorbitant price.

 

 

 

 

This development coincides with Jota’s rejoining of Celtic. “Celtic differs significantly from Rangers; it is implausible to persuade me that such a modest sum constitutes a reasonable fee for a player aged 30.”

 

 

 

 

 

“In contemporary football, such an amount is negligible for a transformative player of his calibre,” remarked former Celtic striker Chris Sutton, persisting in his critique of Kyogo’s January transfer to Rennes, which he deems to be at an exaggerated price.

 

 

 

This development coincides with Jota’s reintegration into Celtic. As Jota makes his return to Celtic, Kyogo is set to transfer in the opposite direction to join Jorge Sampaoli’s team.

 

 

 

Ryogo established himself as one of the premier strikers in Celtic’s history over the past two decades, with some observers even regarding him as the finest since Henrik Larsson. His exceptional performance over a span of three and a half years at the club underscores his significance.

 

 

 

 

With a remarkable tally of 85 goals in 165 appearances, Kyogo has secured three league titles, three league cups, and two Scottish Cups. He has consistently excelled in pivotal matches, including Glasgow derbies, cup finals, and European competitions.He has transitioned from being an obscure athlete in Japan to emerging as the top player for the Hoops.

 

 

 

 

Signed as a successor to Odsonne Édouard in the summer of 2021, Kyogo’s accomplishments at Celtic render Édouard’s tenure at the club comparatively less noteworthy, thereby illustrating the remarkable extent of Kyogo’s performance. His unforeseen transition to Ligue 1 has elicited considerable disappointment among the supporters and adherents of the club.

 

 

 

 

Sutton posits that Kyogo’s departure signifies that Celtic is content with their present standing, especially following their attainment of a position in the elimination stages of the Champions League. He stated to the Daily Record: “While one may assert that £10 million constitutes a reasonable fee for a 30-year-old player,

 

 

 

 

it is, in fact, a negligible amount in contemporary football for an individual capable of transforming the game.” And 30 isn’t old—look at Mo Salah at Liverpool. Celtic is not experiencing a financial crisis comparable to that of Rangers. “Why not strive for the next level?” While Sutton’s assertion is indeed valid, it is imperative to acknowledge that

 

 

 

 

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers articulated during Friday’s press conference that Kyogo has expressed a desire to depart for several months, indicating that the forward has been experiencing a sense of discontent for an extended period.Notwithstanding this, Kyogo has nonetheless made a significant contribution, recording 10 goals and 3 assists in 22 league appearances during the current season.

 

 

to Rennes seems to be driven by his aspiration to participate in the 2026 World Cup. It has been reported that Hajime Moriyasu, the head coach of Japan, does not hold the Scottish Premiership in high regard, despite his consistent selection of Daizen Maeda, a teammate of Kyogo.

 

 

 

For Kyogo, the transition to Ligue 1 is primarily motivated by the desire to secure a position on the national team and to participate in more prestigious competitions, rather than serving as an indication of Celtic’s aspirations.