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Hayato Inamura leaving Celtic?
Celtic have confirmed that defender Hayato Inamura has been loaned to FC Tokyo until the end of the 2025/26 season. Inamura, who was in Tokyo's academy for two years before leaving in 2017, will join the club before their 2026 campaign. FC Tokyo placed 11th in Japan's top flight in the previous season. Inamura told club media that he made the decision to join the club after thinking about what is required for him to achieve his goals.
Hayato Inamura has joined FC Tokyo on loan until the end of the season. Celtic signed Inamura for £250,000, and he signed a four-year contract upon his arrival. The move follows limited minutes and a lack of sustained opportunities at Celtic, where he made just one league appearance before his departure in January.
A deal has already been agreed for Hayato Inamura to join FC Tokyo on loan.
The Japanese outlet Daily reports that Celtic have reached a basic agreement to send Hayato Inamura, who was signed in the summer, on loan to FC Tokyo next month.
According to sources in Japan, FC Tokyo are the leading contenders to sign the player on an initial loan deal that includes a purchase option.
Reports have linked Hayato Inamura with a return to Japan. It is believed that FC Tokyo are in advanced talks over a loan move with an option to buy for the defender.
Daily Record reports on Celtic's plans to loan out new signing Hayato Inamura before the transfer deadline. Celtic are looking to put new signing Hayato Inamura out on loan ahead of the transfer deadline. The Scottish champions only signed the versatile defender from Albirex Niigata last month. The Hoops have now alerted clubs on TransferRoom that the 23-year-old is available for loan and are looking for his wages to be covered.
Brendan Rodgers mentioned the possibility of Hayato Inamura going out on loan to gain experience, as he is not yet at the level expected for European competition. Inamura came from Albirex Nigata and has played as a centre-half/left-back.
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