Celtic has signed striker Jota from Rennes in time for the Champions League knockout phase. The deal on Monday brings him back to Scotland for about one third of the fee Celtic got selling him to Saudi Arabia 18 months ago.

Japan forward Kyogo Furuhashi has joined Rennes from Celtic on a two-and-a-half-year deal, the French Ligue 1 club announced Monday.

Kyogo enjoyed a special bond with the Celtic supporters during his three-and-a-half-year spell at the club and in a moving message to the fans, the Japanese striker hails the ‘wonderful’ support they game him during his time at Celtic Park.

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Celtic have re-signed Portuguese winger Jota on a five-and-a-half-year contract subject to international clearance, the Scottish club said on Monday, while striker Kyogo Furuhashi joined Ligue 1 side Stade Rennais.

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.

Rennes are set to sign Celtic FC striker Kyogo Furuhashi (30), according to a report this Wednesday from Le Parisien. The Ligue 1 team have monitored the Japan international for weeks as they aim to

Celtic re-signed winger Jota on a five-and-a-half-year deal, pending international clearance. Jota returns after spells with Rennes and Al Ittihad. Meanwhile, Kyogo Furuhashi moved to Stade Rennais on a two-and-a-half-year contract,

On Monday morning, Celtic confirmed Jota’s return and then Rennes announced the signing of Kyogo. The Japan star leaves a void in the forward areas and that regular goalscorer, as many are wondering if the Bhoys will dip into the market for another striker because it’s going to be needed.

French media outlet, Ouest France, has shared that Celtic’s stance on buying Jota has delayed the sale of Kyogo to Rennes. According to the report, the Parkhead club wants the 30-year-old striker’s sale to coincide with the announcement that Celtic have signed Jota.

Kyogo Furuhashi has completed his move to Rennes and as he opened up on his decision to leave Celtic. The striker helped Brendan Rodgers' men book a Champions League knockout spot with one game to spare in his final appearance agaisnt Young Boys - with reports over a move to the Ligue 1 side starting instantly following the full-time whistle in Glasgow's east end.