It seems that Daizen Maeda’s future at Celtic is uncertain, as the winger expressed his desire to leave the club before the end of the summer transfer window. Despite his successful season with Brendan Rodgers last year, where he scored 33 goals and won Player of the Year awards, Maeda has struggled at the start of this season.
While on international duty with Japan, Maeda mentioned that he had agreed to terms with another club but a move did not materialize as Celtic were unable to secure a replacement in time. Former Celtic midfielder Scott Allan believes that Maeda could be on the move in the January transfer window, as he expects the Celtic board to approve a recruitment drive.
Allan highlighted Maeda’s impressive goal-scoring record and ability to press opponents but noted that the forward has not hit his stride this season. He emphasized the importance of Brendan Rodgers getting the best out of Maeda until January and suggested that another bid may come in for the player.
The situation with Maeda has led Rodgers to adjust his stance on retaining players who do not want to be at Celtic. Previously, Rodgers had stated that any player who did not want to be at the club should leave, as seen when Kyogo Furuhashi departed for Stade Rennes in January.
As Maeda’s future at Celtic remains uncertain, it will be interesting to see how the situation unfolds and whether a move will materialize in the upcoming transfer window. Rodgers will need to navigate the situation and ensure that the team continues to perform effectively in the meantime.
