Celtic have confirmed the transfer signing of Hayato Inamura.
The 23-year-old has signed a four-year deal at Parkhead as he arrives from Japanese side Albirex Niigata.
Inamura will wear the number 25 at Celtic, following in the footsteps of Shunsuke Nakamura.
The defender becomes the fifth arrival this summer after Kieran Tierney, Benjamin Nygren, Ross Doohan and Callum Osmand.
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Brendan Rodgers said of the new signing: “We’re delighted to bring Hayato to Celtic and we’re looking forward to working with him.
“He’s a young player full of promise and potential. I know that he’s delighted to be taking this next step in his career by joining us, and we look forward to welcoming him into the squad.”
Inamura added: “Many Japanese players have had success at this club. Across the world, this is a massive club and is really well known. I am truly excited to be joining Celtic. It's a huge opportunity for me.
“So far, even the current Japanese players have been performing at a high level. I think that is why there are expectations on Japanese players. I really want to live up to those expectations and do my best.
“The reason why I chose 25 is because out of the options I was given, that one really stood out to me.
“Then obviously regarding Nakamura, I used to imitate his kicking style when I was a kid. He was one of my favourite players."
