Shin Yamada reveals true Celtic transfer inspiration as he makes one promise

Shin Yamada reveals true Celtic transfer inspiration as he makes one promise

The forward is Brendan Rodgers' seventh signing of the summer window

Shin Yamada (Image: Celtic FC )

Celtic newboy Shin Yamada is happy to be the latest Japanese star to be snapped up by the Hoops but insists he arrives at Parkhead as his own man.

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The 25-year-old has completed his £1.2million switch from J1 League side Kawasaki Frontale and has penned a four-year contract in Glasgow's East End.

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Yamada will team up with compatriots Reo Hatate, Daizen Maeda and fellow summer signing Hayato Inamura.

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And while he is also aware of the exploits of former Parkhead hero Kyogo Furuhashi, the 25-year-old is determined to create his own history in the green-and-white.

Speaking to the club's webiste, he said: “It is a huge honour for me to be here as a Celtic player and I can’t wait to begin my time at this amazing club.

“Celtic is one of the top names in world football. I have already watched my countrymen like Daizen, Reo and Kyogo do so well at Celtic and I will aim to have the same impact.

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“I am my own player, though, and I am ready to face all my own challenges directly.

“I want to do so well at Celtic, I know that Celtic Park is one of the best places in the world to play football with the best supporters around and I will do everything I can to make my new fans proud of me.

“I promise I will give everything I have to bring our fans success.”

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Yamada also revealed that he first learned of the transfer interest last year and that he consulted playmaker Hatate on all things Celtic.

"It was around the end of last year. When I joined Kawasaki Frontale, he (Hatate) had already left. So I did not have the chance to meet him face to face.

"However, after there was a rumour of me joining Celtic, I had a call with him. He told me it was a nice club and it was a privilege to play for this club."

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Boss Brendan Rodgers added: “I am really pleased that we have brought Shin to the club. He is a strong player who can score goals and create goals for others and I think he is someone who can definitely add an important dimension to our forward line.

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers

"I know he is really keen to make his mark here in European football and deliver for Celtic and I think he is someone who has the power, athleticism and intensity in his play to do really well for us. I look forward to working with him."

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