Kyogo Furuhashi is determined to be available as soon as possible for Ange Postecoglou 's Celtic overhaul.
The Japanese star departed his homeland on Tuesday on a flight bound for the UK but will have to quarantine upon his arrival.
His arrival will come too late for Tuesday night's Champions League qualifying clash with Midtjylland.
But Furuhashi has promised he will do all he can to get out on the pitch for his new club as soon as possible.
He said: "I just want to play with my new Celtic teammates as soon as possible.
"I have confidence I will be a success in Europe. I believe if I play my usual game, I will thrive at Celtic.
"I hope to play in the opening league game for Celtic. It's important for me that I establish myself at my new club.
"Since the transfer was agreed upon, it's been a busy schedule for me. I didn't sleep at all the night before this flight because I am too excited.
"I am going to Scotland to be a success. I want to help Celtic get good results and I want to see the team succeed.
"My game is all about goals and assists - it will be the same for me at Celtic as it was at Vissel Kobe. I had a great send-off from the fans at the club. Kobe became my second home.
"But now it's all about proving myself in a different culture and country. I can't wait to get started."
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