Kyogo Furuhashi has hinted at the real reason he chose to quit Celtic in the middle of the season to join Rennes in Ligue 1.

Kyogo Furuhashi’s Rennes debut ended in underwhelming fashion as the Japanese striker was replaced early during a 1-0 win over Strasbourg. The former Celtic hitman’s debut for the French side ...

Just as Celtic were finishing off another Premiership victory at Motherwell, some 539 miles away, their former talisman Kyogo Furuhashi was making his Rennes debut at home to Strasbourg.

Under Ange Postecoglou, Kyogo Furuhashi and Jota appeared to have the football world at their feet. Two years on, they - along with their former Celtic manager - are at a career crossroads.

Celtic’s bid to reinforce their frontline by signing Kelechi Iheanacho as Kyogo Furuhashi's replacement have been handed a blow. Sevilla FC v Real Sociedad - La Liga EA Sports Kelechi Iheanacho ...

"Furuhashi was quite worrying in the first-half, he was totally lost. Another fan added: "I found Kyogo completely lost and not very useful, Méïté who came on did much better than him." ...

Image: Kyogo Furuhashi (right) is set to leave Celtic for Rennes, with Jota moving the other way in a return to Glasgow Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has confirmed deals involving Kyogo Furuhashi ...

Ligue 1 side Rennes signed Japanese international Kyogo Furuhashi from Celtic on Monday, with Portuguese forward Jota rejoining the Scottish champions. "After some great years with Celtic ...

The reason for the delay in confirmation of Kyogo Furuhashi's move to Rennes has been revealed. The striker touched down in France last Thursday to complete the move although four days later ...