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Robbie Copeland

Daizen Maeda signs new Celtic 4-year contract as he follows Kyogo example and commits future to Brendan Rodgers

Daizen Maeda is the latest Celtic star to land a new contract as Brendan Rodgers kicks his second Parkhead spell into gear.

It's been two in, two out for the boss so far with Odin Thiago Holm and Marco Tilio arriving while Jota left in a money-spinning move to Saudi Arabia while Aaron Mooy retired. But he's made new contracts a top priority as well as transfers with Kyogo signing a new long-term contract earlier this week.

And he's been followed by Japan teammate Maeda who signs a new four-year deal. He said: “It is a very happy moment for me and my family. Since we moved from Japan, everyone at the club and, of course, the supporters have been amazing and we are enjoying our life in Scotland. Celtic is a special club so I’m very pleased to extend my stay here. When I signed I said that my ultimate goal was to win the league and we have done so, twice.

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