‘Deal struck’ with Rennes after Champions League glory night as Kyogo on the verge of £10m Celtic transfer exitKyogo Furuhashi, a striker, is reportedly on the brink of a transfer to Stade Rennes in the wake of Celtic’s qualification for the Champions League knockout stage.
Jorge Sampaoli has reportedly identified the 30-year-old as his primary objective in his efforts to direct his team away from the Ligue 1 relegation zone. In the match against Young Boys on Wednesday night, the Japanese international scored three goals.
However, VAR invalidated each of his attempts before Loris Benito’s own goal secured the Scottish champions’ position among Europe’s elite in the knockout phase.. However, it seems that Kyogo’s latest remarkable performance has only served to accelerate his exodus.
According to Le Parisien, Rennes and Celtic have recently achieved an agreement for a €12m (£10.1m) fee. It is acknowledged that he has “likely played his final match” for the club during the Champions League victory over the Swiss team.
It is asserted that an agreement has been “accelerated” and that Kyogo will “fortify Jorge Sampaoli’s team in the coming days.”
According to UEFA regulations, clubs are prohibited from modifying their rosters during the league phase. However, they are permitted to enrol a maximum of three new players by February 6 if they advance from the league phase.
Adam Idah would have been the sole recognised first-team striker in the Champions League squad heading into the critical match against Aston Villa, as a result of the sale of Kyogo and the dropped points against Young Boys. Nevertheless, it appears that Celtic’s exit was authorised subsequent to their qualification.
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