Reo Hatate has ended speculation over his contract situation by putting pen to paper on a new five-year deal at Celtic.
The 25-year-old Japan international rejected Celtic’s first offer last month but has now expressed his delight on committing his future with the Scottish champions until 2028.
Hatate has scored 14 goals in 71 games for the club since joining from J-League side Kawasaki Frontale in January 2022.
Speaking to Celtic’s official website, he said: “I am delighted to agree this new contract with Celtic and commit my future to the club.
“I love playing for Celtic in front of the best fans around and I hope we can have more and more success together.
“I have had the best welcome ever since I joined the club and I want to thank all our fans for the great support they continue to give to us all.”
Hatate has started only one Scottish Premiership game since Brendan Rodgers’ return this summer, but the manager paid tribute to the midfielder’s desire to improve as the driving force for the club’s decision to extend his stay at Celtic Park.
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Hatate scored his first goal of the season in Celtic’s 3-0 win at Livingston last weekend
He added: “He is a huge talent, an exciting young player with great attributes and someone who can change a game.
“I know he is the type of man and player, though, who doesn’t want to rest. He is hungry to improve every day and achieve more and more to be the very best he can be – and Celtic is a great place for him to do this.
“We go forward now together with real confidence and I really look forward to continuing our work with him and the rest of the squad as we face all our challenges ahead.”
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