Yosuke Ideguchi leaves Celtic to join Vissel Kobe on permanent deal

Celtic have confirmed the departure of Yosuke Ideguchi to Vissel Kobe on a permanent deal.

The midfielder failed to make an impression during his time with the Premiership champions and spent the last year on loan to Avispa Fukuoka.

The 27-year-old has now settled his future, signing a permanent deal with the J-League champions, where he will hope to rebuild his career.

Ideguchi had joined Celtic on December 2021 on a five-year deal as part of a triple signing from Japan alongside Daizen Maeda and Reo Hatate.

While those two players went on to establish themselves as important first team players, Ideguchi failed to find a place in Ange Postecoglou’s side and made only six appearances in green and white.

Agreement was reached over a loan deal with Avispa Fukuoka last February and his performances there earned him a Player of the Year nomination and prompted Vissel Kobe to make the move to sign the midfielder.

Yosuke Ideguchi has today joined J.League Champions, @visselkobe on a permanent transfer.

Best of luck, Yosuke! 🍀 pic.twitter.com/GyISkx307T

— Celtic Football Club (@CelticFC) January 9, 2024

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