Reo Hatate targets becoming a Celtic 'name to be remembered' and why second Rangers goal sums his game up

Humble Reo Hatate insists his brilliant start to life at Celtic is down to being welcomed to the club with open arms by his team-mates and manager.

The 24-year-old bagged a stunning brace against Rangers on Wednesday, after already turning heads in his debut against Hibs before netting a rocket against Hearts.

Ange Postecoglou knows the player well from their shared time in Japan, and it's reaping rewards as the former Kawasaki Frontale star has a telling impact for Celtic in the title race.

However, Hatate is quick to share the acclaim but he's in no doubt which of his goals against Rangers is his favourite.

Speaking to Sky Sports ahead of the clash with Motherwell, he said: "Of course, I'm very happy with these statistics.

"But I'm more pleased I managed to live up the expectations of both the manager and the team.

"It made me feel like I was already part of the team

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"I'm happy that I scored goals in the first place but I particularly like the second goal, I like how I found the open space and ran towards it.

"As I always want to be in a place where I can pass, dribble or shoot. With the shot itself, I was able to keep my composure as well.

"That's why I like the second goal the most."

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