Celtic announce the signing of Yuki Kobayashi

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Joel Sanderson-Murray·23 November 2022

Celtic announce the signing of Yuki Kobayashi

Celtic have confirmed the signing of Japanese central defender Yuki Kobayashi.

The 22-year-old has signed a five-year-deal at Parkhead and joins from J-League side Vissel Kobe.

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🆕✍️ #WelcomeKobayashi We are delighted to announce the signing of Japanese defender Yuki Kobayashi on a 5-year deal, subject to international clearance. Yuki will officially join the Club on January 1, 2023! 🎌 Welcome to #CelticFC, Yuki! 🍀🇯🇵
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Speaking to the official club website, Kobayashi said: “Right across the world, everyone knows what a special club Celtic is and it will be a real honour to wear this fantastic jersey.

“The work of Ange Postecoglou is also really well-known in Japan after he had such a great time in the J League, and as well as being part of Celtic I can’t wait to work with him as a coach and the great team of players he has already developed.”

Kobayashi will be available to play for the club from January 1.