Jota has sealed a sensational return to Celtic after completing a £9million switch from Rennes.

Celtic began life without Kyogo Furuhashi at Villa Park on Wednesday night in the Champions League. Adam Idah netted a brace in Celtic’s 4-2 defeat to Aston Villa and prove to fans that he is worthy of stepping up and making that striker spot his own.

Kyogo has lifted the lid on his decision to leave Celtic for Rennes. His transfer from the Scottish Premiership champions to the Ligue 1 strugglers was made official this afternoon.

Kyogo Furuhashi has officially left Celtic, joining French Ligue 1 side Rennes on a permanent basis. The striker made 186 appearances for the Parkhead side, contributing to 104 goals along the way.

Kyogo Furuhashi has completed his transfer from Celtic to Rennes, the clubs have announced. The Japanese striker has signed for the Ligue 1 side, after completing a medical in France. Kyogo had told Celtic earlier this season of his wish to move on and find a new challenge.

I feel ready to give my all with Rennes." Arnaud Pouille ... 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 ...

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However, the club moves on and with the arrival of Jota, Brendan Rodgers has secured an ‘incredible’ talent for Celtic as the Hoops boss looks forward to seeing in the second half of the season with the Portuguese winger on-board.

The former Benfica youngster's return to Celtic has been held up due to the onset of Storm Eoywn in Scotland but Rodgers has confirmed that the deal is all but all done. The Irishman has also revealed Kyogo had expressed a desire to seek a new challenge months ago.

According to 67 Hail Hail, Sarpsborg have rejected the initial approach from Celtic for Sondre Ørjasæter. It is understood that the Hoops went in with a bid of around €5.25million which equates to around £4.4million.

Kyogo Furuhashi’s move to Rennes has already taken an unexpected turn, with the French club sacking manager Jorge Sampaoli just three days after securing the