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Reo Hatate leaving Celtic?
It is increasingly likely that Reo Hatate will leave Celtic this summer. While Premier League clubs had been interested in Hatate in the past, that interest is thought to have ended due to his downturn in form. A move to a top-five European league is considered plausible; however, it is unlikely that any team competing in continental competitions would sign him.
It is increasingly likely that Reo Hatate will leave Celtic this summer. While Premier League clubs had been interested in Hatate in the past, that interest is thought to have ended due to his downturn in form. A move to a top-five European league is considered plausible; however, it is unlikely that any team competing in continental competitions would sign him.
Sources have informed Football Insider that Celtic expect bids for Reo Hatate in the summer. It is possible that Hatate is preparing for a departure at the end of the season.
Sources have informed Football Insider that Celtic expect bids for Reo Hatate in the summer. It is possible that Hatate is preparing for a departure at the end of the season.
Reo Hatate is expected to leave the club following the conclusion of the 2025-26 season.
Reo Hatate is expected to leave the club following the conclusion of the 2025-26 season.
After Reo Hatate failed to secure an exit in January, there were suggestions the player was unhappy. Martin O'Neill revealed he had a candid conversation with Hatate and is convinced the playmaker is fully committed to the club.
After Reo Hatate failed to secure an exit in January, there were suggestions the player was unhappy. Martin O'Neill revealed he had a candid conversation with Hatate and is convinced the playmaker is fully committed to the club.
Martin O'Neill refuted Brazilian reports that Reo Hatate could be leaving on loan.
Martin O'Neill refuted Brazilian reports that Reo Hatate could be leaving on loan.
Ian McCall told BBC Sport Scotland that in his opinion, Reo Hatate appears very unhappy, and added that Hatate did not break into a sweat when he came on. This behaviour was observed the day before the transfer deadline day. There is a discussion regarding whether Celtic should allow Reo Hatate to leave or assist him in rediscovering his form.
Ian McCall told BBC Sport Scotland that in his opinion, Reo Hatate appears very unhappy, and added that Hatate did not break into a sweat when he came on. This behaviour was observed the day before the transfer deadline day. There is a discussion regarding whether Celtic should allow Reo Hatate to leave or assist him in rediscovering his form.
It is thought that clubs in England are monitoring Reo Hatate. His departure this month would be surprising this late in the window.
It is thought that clubs in England are monitoring Reo Hatate. His departure this month would be surprising this late in the window.
Paul Cooney stated that it is probably time for Hatate to go somewhere else, but also that Celtic cannot let him go at this time. Peter Grant stated on Go Radio that interim coach O’Neill would have already sensed that Hatate’s time in Glasgow could be ending, even if he does not leave during the January transfer window. It is suggested that it would not be surprising if Hatate leaves in the summer.
Paul Cooney stated that it is probably time for Hatate to go somewhere else, but also that Celtic cannot let him go at this time. Peter Grant stated on Go Radio that interim coach O’Neill would have already sensed that Hatate’s time in Glasgow could be ending, even if he does not leave during the January transfer window. It is suggested that it would not be surprising if Hatate leaves in the summer.
Robert Grieve thinks that Reo Hatate appears to want to leave and could depart before the end of the window. Hatate is in his fifth year at Celtic.
Robert Grieve thinks that Reo Hatate appears to want to leave and could depart before the end of the window. Hatate is in his fifth year at Celtic.
Martin O’Neill expects to receive bids for his players, and Reo Hatate has been linked with moves.
Martin O’Neill expects to receive bids for his players, and Reo Hatate has been linked with moves.
Meanwhile Celtic have slapped a not for sale sign on Reo Hatate after reportedly booting out a £10m offer for the Japanese playmaker. An unnamed club from France are said to have tested Celtic's resolve but the fans' favourite won't be allowed to leave during this window.
Meanwhile Celtic have slapped a not for sale sign on Reo Hatate after reportedly booting out a £10m offer for the Japanese playmaker. An unnamed club from France are said to have tested Celtic's resolve but the fans' favourite won't be allowed to leave during this window.
An unnamed French club offered £10million for Reo Hatate this week, but Celtic rejected the offer. The Daily Mail reported that Celtic did not want to lose two key players in the same window after already selling Matt O'Riley to Brighton for a record-breaking £30million.
An unnamed French club offered £10million for Reo Hatate this week, but Celtic rejected the offer. The Daily Mail reported that Celtic did not want to lose two key players in the same window after already selling Matt O'Riley to Brighton for a record-breaking £30million.
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