Reo Hatate has confirmed he is keen to leave Celtic this summer in pursuit of a move to one of Europe’s top leagues.
The Japanese midfielder, who has spent four-and-a-half years at Parkhead, believes the time is right for a new challenge after helping the club secure eight major honours during his spell in Glasgow.
Speaking to Japanese outlet FERGUS, Hatate admitted his ambition to test himself at a higher level, saying: “I would like to challenge myself in one of the top five leagues.
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"I’m not saying I’m satisfied, but I have had the opportunity to play in the Champions League and other high-level leagues, but I still haven’t been able to play at such a high level for an entire season.”
The 28-year-old has already informed the Celtic hierarchy of his desire to move on, with the playmaker eager to experience elite-level football on a consistent basis.
Hatate added, “I still have that desire to play there. I would like to play in one of the top five leagues, and if possible, in the Europa League or Champions League. My goal is to be able to play in a league where I can do that.”
