In what comes as a potential blow to Tottenham Hotspur, rumoured transfer target Kyogo Furuhashi has penned a four-year contract extension with Celtic, the Scottish club have now confirmed on their official website.
The 28-year-old found the back of the net 34 times and provided five assists across all competitions in 2022-23 (Transfermarkt), playing a crucial role in the Bhoys’ march to a historic domestic treble.
It has previously been reported by The Sun last month that Ange Postecoglou wanted to bring the Japanese intentionally with him to Tottenham while The Daily Record had reported last week that the striker was also on Burnley’s radar.
When asked about the speculation over his future last week, Furuhashi decided to keep his cards close to his chest and failed to commit himself to the Scottish giants (Daily Record).
However, Tottenham’s pursuit of the centre-forward now appears to be over, with Celtic announcing that the former Vissel Kobe man has committed himself to a deal that runs until 2027.
Kyogo Furuhashi signs new Celtic contract
Kyogo said after signing the new deal: “I am very happy to extend my stay for four years at this incredible club. It is an honour to represent Celtic Football Club and our amazing supporters.
“Last season was unbelievable. From the start of the campaign, our aim was to do as well as we could in every competition we played in. We worked very hard every day, on and off the pitch, to win silverware and put smiles on our fans’ faces.
“To win my first Treble, and help secure a world record-breaking eighth Treble for the club was a very proud moment for me and I cherish the memories of celebrating this with our fans. They have been so supportive of me since I joined Celtic so I will work hard to repay them.
“Next season our objective is the same – to bring success to our Club. I am excited to defend our trophies and the opportunity to represent this huge club in the Champions League. My personal motivation is to score more goals and help my teammates win matches.”
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One would assume that this deal likely rules out Kyogodeparting Celtic this summer unless any club is willing to launch a bid of around the £30m-£35m, which I do not think anyone would consider paying for a player from the Scottish Premiership.
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