CELTIC HAS REACHED AN AGREEMENT WITH BIRMINGHAM CITY F.C. TO RESIGN FORMER PLAYER BACK TO CELTIC PARK – ROMANO CONFIRMS
CELTIC HAS REACHED AN AGREEMENT WITH BIRMINGHAM CITY F.C. TO RESIGN FORMER PLAYER BACK TO CELTIC PARK – ROMANO CONFIRMS
Celtic are set to complete a sensational return for Kyōgo Furuhashi after reaching a full agreement with Birmingham City, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. The Japanese forward is now poised for an emotional comeback to Celtic Park, just months after leaving the Hoops.
The 30-year-old striker initially left Celtic in early 2025 to join Rennes, but struggled to make an impact in France, managing just six appearances without a goal. A subsequent move to Birmingham City later in the year offered him a fresh start, yet his time in the Championship has also been challenging, with 17 appearances and no goals to his name so far.
Celtic, however, never lost faith in the forward who once lit up Scottish football. During his original four-year spell at the club between 2021 and 2025, Kyōgo established himself as a modern Celtic icon. He scored 63 goals in 116 appearances, playing a key role in multiple league titles and domestic cup triumphs. His pace, movement and clinical finishing made him a nightmare for defenders and a fan favourite across the Celtic support.
The club’s sporting board moved swiftly once it became clear that Kyōgo was open to a return. Talks with Birmingham City progressed quickly, and an agreement has now been struck that suits all parties. While financial details remain undisclosed, sources close to the deal suggest Celtic were keen to structure the move in a way that protects the club while offering Kyōgo the chance to revive his career in familiar surroundings.
From a footballing perspective, the return of Kyōgo offers Celtic a proven goal threat at a crucial stage of the season. With domestic and European ambitions still alive, his experience and understanding of the club’s system could provide a timely boost. His ability to press from the front, stretch defences and deliver in big matches remains highly valued within the squad.
Supporters have reacted with huge excitement on social media following Romano’s confirmation. Many see the move as a “homecoming” for a player who embodied the attacking identity of Celtic in recent years. Shirts, chants and highlights of his most famous goals have once again flooded online platforms as anticipation builds ahead of his official unveiling.
Birmingham City, meanwhile, will be disappointed to lose a high-profile signing so soon after his arrival, but the decision is understood to be mutual. The Championship side are now expected to move back into the transfer market to reinforce their attacking options ahead of the second half of the campaign.
For Kyōgo, the return marks a chance at redemption. After two difficult spells away from Glasgow, the striker now has the opportunity to rediscover the form that once made him one of the most feared forwards in Scottish football.
Celtic Park awaits once again.
