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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
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Ewan Paton

Celtic-bound signing spotted at airport ahead of medical

Celtic-bound Hayato Inamura has been spotted at an airport leaving Japan, as he gets set to sign for the Scottish Premiership champions.

A photo widely circulated online shows the 23-year-old posing for a photo with an Albirex Niigata scarf.

The message 'La Familia' is emblazoned on the blue and red scarf, which is the J-League club's slogan.

It’s believed the centre-back is on his way to London. Here, he will undergo his medical before his switch to the Hoops is finalised.

He will become Brendan Rodgers’ sixth summer signing, as the Northern Irishman continues to shape his squad ahead of the 2025/26 campaign.


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Concerns over the fitness of Cameron Carter-Vickers have reportedly been raised, with the American international seemingly having undergone surgery during the off-season.

Gustaf Lagerbielke is set to leave the club to move to Braga in Portugal.

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