As the spring sun rises over Glasgow on March 23, 2025, a shadow of uncertainty looms over Celtic Park. Kyogo Furuhashi, the electrifying Japanese striker who has lit up the Scottish Premiership since 2021, finds himself at the heart of swirling transfer rumors. With whispers of a “summer shake-up” echoing through the stands and across social media, fans are left wondering: is Celtic’s star striker done in Glasgow? The answer could reshape the Hoops’ future.
Kyogo’s journey with Celtic has been nothing short of remarkable. Arriving from Vissel Kobe for £4.5 million under Ange Postecoglou, he quickly became a talisman. His lethal finishing—over 50 goals in three seasons—and knack for delivering in clutch moments, like his Old Firm heroics, cemented his status as a fan favorite. Yet, as the 2024/25 season unfolds, cracks have appeared. A recent 2-3 derby loss to Rangers on March 16 exposed frailties, with Kyogo’s failure to score sparking debate. Fans on X lament his dip in form, with some suggesting his predatory style no longer fits Brendan Rodgers’ possession-heavy tactics.
The rumor mill is in overdrive. Reports from outlets like Record Sport hint at a £10 million move to Ligue 1’s Rennes, a club eyeing him since January. Others speculate a return to Japan or a Premier League switch, with Celtic reportedly open to offers exceeding £25 million last summer. The club’s pursuit of replacements—five strikers were scouted in January—suggests a succession plan is in motion. Kyogo’s age, now 30, and a nagging shoulder injury from his Celtic days add fuel to the fire. Could this be a case of cashing in before his value dips?
For Celtic, the stakes are high. With a 12th title in 13 years on the line and a Champions League campaign to bolster, losing Kyogo mid-season would be a gamble. His 85 career goals for the club underscore his importance, yet the arrival of players like Adam Idah and the emergence of Daizen Maeda as a central option hint at a squad in transition. Rodgers, ever pragmatic, has signaled he won’t block players seeking new challenges—a nod, perhaps, to
