Farewell Kyogo it’s been a pleasure – He’ll enjoy ‘doing his thing’ at Rennes

The Celtic Star

·27 Januari 2025

Farewell Kyogo it’s been a pleasure – He’ll enjoy ‘doing his thing’ at Rennes

Farewell Kyogo it’s been a pleasure. You owe us nothing, all the very best in your future endeavours ‘doing your thing’ in French football…

Kyogo signs for Rennes. Photo Rennes FC

Today we bid a fond Farewell to Kyogo Furuhashi who joined French side Rennes in a £10 million deal. it’s been an absolute pleasure to have Kyogo don those famous green and white hoops these past three and a half years, three and a half years that have brought nothing but success.

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Kyogo – The Best since Larsson

Regarded by many as the best since Henrik Larsson, the little Japanese genius made 165 appearances, scoring 85 goals, and winning eight domestic honours in Scottish football.

Rennes annonce Kyogo. Photo Rennes FC

A big game player for Celtic

He scored goals in Glasgow Derby games, goals in cup finals, goals in Europe, he did it all and gave his all for Celtic, as indeed he will now do for Rennes. Not only a supreme goalscorer, he was an all round great footballer who worked so hard for the team, and is a genuinely decent human being.

We will miss his ability, his enthusiasm for the beautiful game and that cheeky smile. However in football heroes come and go, and Kyogo feels the he’s at a stage of his career that he needs to move on, and we can only wish him all the best.

We can confirm that Kyogo has joined French Ligue 1 side, Stade Rennais FC. Everyone at #CelticFC would like to thank Kyogo for his amazing contribution to the club. Forever a Celtic Icon. Best of luck and thank you, Kyogo 🍀🇯🇵
– Senin, 27 Januari 2025

Celtic’s loss will clearly be Rennes gain

He leaves owing Celtic nothing and we owe him plenty. Celtic’s loss will clearly be Rennes gain, but life goes on, that’s football. All the best Kyogo, you will always be welcome at Celtic Park. Now go show the French just how good you are!

Farewell@Kyogo_Furuhashi, it’s been a pleasure to have had you at our club. 165 games, 85 goals and a stack full of honours. You owe us nothing, and we owe you everything, it’s been a pleasure. All the best in your future endeavours. You’ll always be welcome at Celtic Park. 🍀🇯🇵
– Senin, 27 Januari 2025

Kyogo speaks about his move from Celtic to Rennes

“I’m really looking forward to getting to know Stade Rennais and my new team-mates. I hope to make a rapid contribution to the team’s performance.

UEFA Champions League Celtic Glasgow vs Young Boys Bern, Celtic Park. Goal celebration by Kyogo Furuhashi however VAR rules out the goal. Photo Joeran Steinsiek IMAGO

“After some great years with Celtic, I was looking for a new challenge in a recognised league. Physically and technically, the league is very competitive. The coach and the directors told me how much they wanted me to bring my qualities and experience.

“The club is not in the position it has been in for the last few seasons, and our objective will be to climb back up the league table. I feel ready to give my all with Rennes.”

Arnaud Pouille, Executive Chairman and Managing Director at Stade Rennais, added: “The arrival of Kyogo is the wish of the whole club. He has a technical profile that will strengthen the changing room.

UEFA Champions League Celtic Glasgow vs Young Boys Bern, Celtic Park. Goal celebration by Kyogo Furuhashi however VAR rules out the goal. Photo Joeran Steinsiek IMAGO

“He joins us after a fine period with Celtic and a number of trophies won in Scotland. He left behind some very fond memories there, and I hope that he will enjoy the same level of efficiency and success on the pitch with Stade Rennais.

“He’s a very generous player with a great sense of team spirit. Kyogo has played more than 30 games this season, so he certainly has the pace needed at the very highest level.”

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