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    Kyogo opens door to Celtic return as he reflects on Hoops departure

    Kyogo Furuhashi has refused to rule out a future return to Celtic after opening up on his decision to leave the Hoops.
    Conor SpenceBy Conor SpenceAugust 14, 20261 Comment2 Mins Read
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    Kyogo Furuhashi has refused to rule out a future return to Celtic after opening up on his decision to leave the Hoops.

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    Kyogo celebrates at Hampden in the Premier Sports Cup semi-final on 2nd November 2024. Celtic 6 Aberdeen 0. Photo AJ for Celtic Shorts.

    The Japanese striker departed the Hoops for Rennes in a £10million move in January 2025, bringing an end to a hugely successful three-and-a-half-year spell in Glasgow.

    Kyogo scored 85 goals and lifted eight major honours with Celtic before seeking a new challenge away from Scottish football.

    Moves to Rennes and Birmingham City failed to bring the same level of success, while a potential loan return to Celtic was considered but never materialised.

    Now at LA Galaxy, the forward has reflected fondly on his time at Celtic and left the door open to wearing the Hoops again.

    Kyogo said via Daily Record: “I loved my time with Celtic. It was such a special period, but at the time I was looking for a new challenge.

    “I spoke with the manager, the board, and the team, and they fully supported me in the direction and new challenge that I was going on to.

    “I’m very sad that I may have broken some hearts. However, I’m not retired. I believe there will be a time where we can all meet again.”

    Asked specifically about the prospect of returning to Glasgow, Kyogo refused to dismiss the possibility.

    He continued: “I’m not fully retired. I would never put it at a zero per cent chance.

    “As long as I continue playing, only the future will tell.”

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    Conor Spence

    Just finished my degree studying History and Journalism, Media and Communications at the University of Strathclyde and now writing regularly about the Hoops on Celtic Shorts, having cut my teeth on The Celtic Star.

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    1 Comment

    1. David Roy Newton on August 14, 2026 7:37 pm

      Abso-fuckin-lutely not
      We needed him Jan, he sat on the bench at Birmingham creaming £40k pw, little snide rat.
      He’s tae come nowhere near the ground again

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