Kyogo Furuhashi is on the verge of finalizing his transfer from Celtic to Rennes in the coming days. The decision to leave Celtic Park was attributed to Kyogo’s desire for a fresh challenge, as stated by Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers.
While some believe Kyogo’s goal of breaking into the Japan national team is the primary factor behind his move to a top European league, Celtic icon Peter Grant has a different perspective. Grant contends that Kyogo’s departure is primarily motivated by financial considerations, pointing to the attractive offer from Rennes as the main driving force behind his decision.
Grant raises doubts about whether Ligue 1 can truly be considered a significant step up from the Scottish Premiership and questions Kyogo’s ambition solely for career advancement. Despite the uncertainties surrounding Kyogo’s motives for the move, his impact during his three and a half seasons at Celtic cannot be overlooked. Having scored 85 goals and contributed to seven trophies for the club, Kyogo will be fondly remembered by the Celtic faithful.
As Kyogo bids farewell to Celtic and prepares for a new chapter at Rennes, he leaves behind a legacy of success and gratitude from the majority of Celtic supporters. The hope is that he will thrive at his new club and continue to make a significant impact in his career moving forward.
