Shin Yamada switch: Celtic signal Japan striker from J-League aspect Kawasaki Frontale on four-year deal

Celtic have signed striker Shin Yamada from J-League aspect Kawasaki Frontale on a four-year deal.

The Scottish champions have paid round £1.5m for the Japan worldwide as he turns into Brendan Rodgers’ fifth summer season signing.

The 25-year-old was prolific for Frontale in 2024 scoring 19 objectives, however has managed to seek out the web simply twice this 12 months.

He made his worldwide debut earlier this month, coming off the bench in Japan’s 6-1 win over Hong Kong on the East Asia Cup.

Yamada stated his goodbyes to Frontale followers after their cup match towards SC Sagamihara on Wednesday.

Celtic supervisor Rodgers stated: “He’s a powerful participant who can rating objectives and create objectives for others and I believe he’s somebody who can positively add an vital dimension to our ahead line.

“I do know he’s actually eager to make his mark right here in European soccer and ship for Celtic and I believe he’s somebody who has the ability, athleticism and depth in his play to do very well for us.”

Yamada added: “I’ve already watched my countrymen like Daizen [Maeda], Reo [Hatate] and Kyogo [Furuhashi] accomplish that effectively at Celtic and I’ll intention to have the identical influence.

“I’m my very own participant, although, and I’m able to face all my very own challenges instantly.”

Who else have Celtic signed this summer season?

Kieran Tierney’s return to Parkhead was the primary confirmed summer season switch, after the defender agreed a pre-contract along with his boyhood membership.

In the meantime, goalkeeper Ross Doohan can be again on the Hoops on a three-year deal after leaving Aberdeen.

Celtic have additionally signed Benjamin Nygren from FC Nordsjaelland in a deal price round £2m, with the winger signing a five-year deal.

Twenty-three-year-old defender Hayato Inamura has joined from Albirex Niigata on a four-year deal and have additionally secured the signing of teenage ahead Callum Osmand on a free from Fulham.

Celtic fixtures: St Mirren opener, first Previous Agency on Aug 31

Celtic start their newest title defence at house to St Mirren on the opening weekend of the brand new Scottish Premiership season on Sunday August 3, reside on Sky Sports activities.

Brendan Rodgers’ champions will kick off in entrance of the Sky cameras at 4.30pm, with their first away sport at Aberdeen on August 10 additionally reside on Sky.

Their first assembly towards Rangers will likely be at Ibrox on Sunday August 31 at 12pm – reside on Sky Sports activities.

The Hoops begin 2026 by internet hosting their Previous Agency rivals on January 3, additionally reside on Sky, earlier than one other journey to Govan on February 28 for his or her remaining assembly earlier than the break up.

There aren’t any Boxing Day fixtures scheduled this season, with Celtic away to Livingston on Saturday, December 27.

Celtic’s remaining pre-split fixture takes place on April 11 towards St Mirren, with the league marketing campaign concluding on the weekend of Could 16/17 and the play-off remaining bringing a curtain down on proceedings on Could 21 and 24.