Kyogo Furuhashi has paid tribute to the Celtic support in an interview with Celtic TV. The Hoops striker was asked how important the fans were in helping him settle at the club when he signed and into home life in Scotland when he revealed just how important the supporters are to him.
Kyogo said [Celtic FC], “From children to elderly people, a lot of people are cheering for us. Once you step outside of your house and go to the city, many people talk to me.
“At the stadium, all the supporters are cheering us from the bottom of their hearts. Because they are there, we can compete.
“Because I want to see their smiles I can work hard to get the win. They are very important to me.”
Kyogo enjoys a special bond with the Celtic support
Ever since signing for Celtic, the supporters have taken Kyogo to their hearts. The Japanese striker won over the fans with not only his deadliness in front of goal but also with his public displays of affection for them.
The 28-year-old is always the first Celtic player to lead the celebrations with the supporters whenever we win home or away the fans just love his enthusiasm for the club.
Since signing for the club from Vissel Kobe, Kyogo has scored an incredible 54 goals in 83 games. 34 of those goals came last season when he finished as the league’s top goalscorer on 27.
The Japanese striker has single-handedly won the league cup for Celtic twice with a double in consecutive finals against Hibs and Rangers. He also won the PFA Player of the Year and Celtic’s Player of the Year last season.
It is little wonder the club tied him down to an extended contract especially after recent links touting him for a move to Tottenham Hotspur.
And now that he has signed on at the club until 2027, the Celtic fans can not only look forward to more goals from their talisman, but they will also get to enjoy more dancing celebrations as he looks to help Brendan Rodgers defend our record-breaking treble and make an impact in Europe in the Champions League.
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