Kyogo is on a Celtic conversion mission when the Hoops hit his homeland - as he bigged up "brilliant" Brendan Rodgers. The Irishman will take his side on a tour of Japan this month, which was initially organised under predecessor Ange Postecoglou, who was set for a return to the country he managed in before Glasgow.
However, he’s taken control at Tottenham and Rodgers back to take the reins for second time at Parkhead, Kyogo has been training with former club Vissell Kobe while Celtic are in Portugal for a week of warm weather training.
They’ll then link up with their top scorer for games against Yokohama F Marinos and Gamba Osaka as they ramp up preparations for the defence of their Treble in 2023/24.
And Kyogo hopes he can help turn Japan green and white by capturing the local hearts and minds with strong displays back on home turf, along with compatriots Daizen Maeda and Reo Hatate. “I’m excited to play in front of the Japanese fans,” he said.