Kyogo Furuhashi's new boss insists he can save Rennes from relegation and avoid a nightmare drop for the former Celtic star. The Japanese international completed his £10 million move to the struggling Ligue 1 club this week and is set to make his debut tomorrow at home against Strasbourg.

Celtic are believed to be eyeing a move for the 22-year-old player before the winter transfer window closes. Celtic appear to be eyeing a potential replacement for Kyogo Furuhashi, who has joined Rennes, as the ongoing winter transfer window nears its end.

Jota spent one year with Al-Ittihad before an offseason move to Rennes, which has sold the Portuguese forward to Celtic for a reported 10 million euros ($10.5 million). Celtic got a reported 29 million ($30.5 million) selling him after his first spell in Glasgow.

Rennes have endured a poor season to date. They sit 16th in France's top flight, just four points clear of bottom side Le Havre. Kyogo joined Rennes from the Scottish Premiership

Celtic have completed the return of Jota from Rennes while Kyogo Furuhashi has finalised a move in the opposite direction. Japan striker Kyogo, who joined Celtic in summer 2021 at the same time as Jota, has signed a two-and-a-half-year contract with the club sitting third bottom of Ligue 1.

Ligue 1 side Rennes signed Japanese international Kyogo Furuhashi from Celtic on Monday, with Portuguese forward Jota rejoining the Scottish champions. The Portugal under-21 international left the Glasgow outfit to join Saudi side Al Ittihad before moving to Rennes in August last year.

Celtic began life without Kyogo Furuhashi at Villa Park on Wednesday night in the Champions League. Adam Idah netted a brace in Celtic’s 4-2 defeat to Aston Villa and prove to fans that he is worthy of stepping up and making that striker spot his own.

Celtic are eyeing a move for former winger Jota - as Rennes close in on a £10m deal for Japan forward Kyogo Furuhashi.

KYOGO FURUHASHI has broken his silence on his departure from Celtic. The Hoops fan favourite has completed a £10m move to Rennes, which was first reported as a goer last week by SunSport. Kyogo,

Jota has sealed a sensational return to Celtic after completing a £9million switch from Rennes.

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.

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