Daizen Maeda promises Celtic fans they'll see reborn striker next season as rest is finally on way after 17 MONTHS

Daizen Maeda admits impressing in Europe is a next major objective for Celtic.

But the Japanese star is adamant the champions-elect won’t ever let continental ambitions divert focus from staying kings in Scotland.

He and his team are ready to step into the group stage of the Champions League with the Premiership crown in their mitts.

Maeda’s eighth goal since signing from Yokohama in January set Celtic on their way to thumping Hearts and tightening a grip on the cherished title silverware.

Only a crazy mathematical turnaround can deny Ange Postecoglou’s men with two matches remaining and officially sealing the deal will book an automatic spot among the Euro elite.

Maeda and his team-mates would relish an opportunity to mix in such exalted company with Postecoglou already publicly stating that making a real mark abroad for the club was one of his biggest driving forces at Parkhead.

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His attacker confessed that while it would obviously be a goal to do well on the biggest foreign stages – a close eye must be kept firmly on domestic duties at the same time. Celtic are going to cherish this title over the summer. It’ll be a 10th in 11 years and staying top dogs at home will always remain a key target.