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    Former Celtic favourite breaks silence on summer departure and outlines new ambitions

    Reo Hatate has opened up on his deadline-day departure from Celtic as he outlined his ambitions following his move to Burnley.
    Conor SpenceBy Conor SpenceSeptember 30, 2026No Comments2 Mins Read
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    Reo Hatate has opened up on his deadline-day departure from Celtic as he outlined his ambitions following his move to Burnley.

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    Reo Hatate of Burnley celebrates the assist to the Aaron Ramsey goal with Oliver Sonne of Burnley during the Championship match between Burnley and Bristol City at Turf Moor on September 05, 2026. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)

    The Japan international brought his four-and-a-half-year stay at Parkhead to an end when Burnley completed a permanent deal on September 1.

    Hatate described the switch as a “great move” shortly after leaving Celtic, although his new club have endured a difficult start and remain without a Championship victory.

    Taking to Instagram, Hatate said: “It’s been a bit, but I wanted to share the news of my move in my own words. First of all, I’m truly honoured to be part of Burnley FC, a club with such a rich and proud history. I’m enjoying every day playing in a top-class environment.

    “I came here to win. I know we are going through a tough spell, but whatever the situation, what I need to do doesn’t change.

    “Run, fight, and attack the goal. Help the team win in any way I can. Give everything in every training session, every game, every action. I believe the future is built on that.

    “I’ll keep challenging myself to improve and go to the next level, no matter what. A new journey starts here.

    “I’m really looking forward to fighting for this club and my teammates, together with all of you amazing supporters. Let’s go together. Up the Clarets.”

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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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