Kyogo breaks Celtic transfer silence as Urawa Red Diamonds told hurdle that mega-money offer can’t clear

Celtic striker Kyogo Furushashi insists his focus remains on Europe as he appeared to shut down the possibility of a move to Urawa Red Diamonds this summer.

The hitman is a firm fan favourite of the Hoops having enjoyed a trophy-laden spell at Celtic Park since being brought to the Scottish Premiership by Ange Postecoglou back in 2021 – and continued to impress in the Brendan Rodgers while helping secure the domestic double. However, Urawa have reportedly made the 29-year-old their top target this season as the cash-rich J-League side look to revamp their squad for a title challenge.

Reports suggest that the club are willing to break the current transfer record in Japan to seal a deal – which currently stands at £10million – to snap up a player who is contracted to Celtic until 2027. But on his return to Japan while on a visit former club FC Gifu – the Japanese third tier club where he started his professional career – Kyogo insisted that he wanted to remain overseas for as long as possible.

Speaking to Gifu-NP, Kyogo was quizzed on a potential return to his former club one day. He responded: “Honestly, I’m not sure what my future holds. But I want to work hard overseas for as long as I can, and if I can come back someday, I’d like to come back to Japan and play in front of you all.”

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