Barry Ferguson thinks an English club have signed an ‘unbelievable’ Celtic hero ‘for a snip’

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The grass isn’t always greener when you leave Celtic.

Yes, from a financial perspective, Celtic can’t compete with the major European teams because of the level of Scottish football as a whole.

But that still doesn’t hide away the size and power of Celtic, who, on a number of occasions, still can’t stop key players from looking for that transfer to a big five European side and earning some more dough.

That’s exactly what happened with Kyogo Furuhashi during the January transfer window.

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Celtic hero Kyogo Furuhashi at Birmingham City

Kyogo’s call to join Rennes midway through last season was a surprise for many reasons, including signing up for a side, who at the time, were battling relegation.

The Celtic hero didn’t score during his short stint in France, and was even lucky to come off the bench, but he has now found a new chapter in his career at English Championship side Birmingham City.

Barry Ferguson, who played for the Blues during his career, labelled Kyogo as a player you ‘love’ to play with on Go Radio because of his work ethic, and he also noted how Birmingham have signed him for ‘a snip for a player of that quality.’

“Clearly, it hasn’t worked out for him,” said Ferguson. “But again, what did they pay, £8 million? I think that’s a snip for a player of that quality.

“A goalscorer. Again. Similar to Maeda. His work ethic was a massive part of his game. 

“See, as a footballer, when you play with guys like that, I used to love playing with guys who were workman-like, but also had the quality.”

Kyogo ‘doesn’t give you a second’ 

Things haven’t gone to plan for Kyogo, but that still doesn’t hide away the goals and memorable moments he produced for the club.

Many will still regard him as the best since Henrik Larsson, and that’s some achievement given the greatness of the King of Kings.

Charlie Mulgrew also wanted to give Kyogo his flowers, including how he was so difficult to play against.

“His movement was unbelievable playing against him,” stated Mulgrew. “Just non-stop. Go short, to go in behind you. Constantly moving. He doesn’t stand still. He doesn’t ever stand still. 

“When you have the ball, he is all over you like a rash, and doesn’t give you a second to get your head up. A good player.”