Celtic legend Shunsuke Nakamura has offered some advice to midfielder Reo Hatate as the Japan international prepares to return to Celtic Park for pre-season.
Nakamura made over 100 appearances for Celtic over a four year period and hopes his fellow countryman is now following in his footsteps in Glasgow's east end. During his time in Scotland, he was nominated for the Ballon d'Or, named Scottish Player of the Year and Scottish Football Writers Association Footballer of the Year while also becoming the first Japanese player to score in the Champions League.
It's a legacy that Hatate will hope to live up to as he looks to build on a Scottish Premiership title win during his first season. The 24-year-old burst onto the scene in January with a sensational debut against Hibs before his double against Rangers made him an instant fans hero, and will look to earn more plaudits next term at Celtic Park.
