{"id":203460,"date":"2025-06-21T21:07:11","date_gmt":"2025-06-21T21:07:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/203460\/"},"modified":"2025-06-21T21:07:11","modified_gmt":"2025-06-21T21:07:11","slug":"prime-messi-birmingham-fans-make-celtic-claim-amid-transfer-links-to-kyogo-furuhashi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/203460\/","title":{"rendered":"‘Prime Messi’ – Birmingham fans make Celtic claim amid transfer links to Kyogo Furuhashi"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

What a chaotic six months it has been for Celtic hero Kyogo Furuhashi. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Back in January, Kyogo was playing for Celtic<\/a> in the Champions League, yet by August of the new 2025\/26 season, he could be in England\u2019s second tier and at Birmingham City. <\/p>\n

Many in Glasgow were surprised when Kyogo left in the winter<\/a>, not just midway through the campaign, but also for a relegation-threatened side in France. <\/p>\n

It has proven to be a nightmare spell for the Japan star at Rennes, who only managed 120 minutes of football, without finding the back of the net. <\/p>\n

But now there are suggestions that Kyogo<\/a> could be back on British soil, and playing under a former Celtic<\/a> coach at Birmingham.<\/p>\n

\"CelticPhoto by Hiroki Watanabe\/Getty ImagesBirmingham City fans are all saying the same thing about Celtic hero Kyogo Furuhashi<\/p>\n

Former Celtic coach Chris Davies helped Birmingham earn promotion<\/a> from League One to the Championship last season.<\/p>\n

The Blues, who have backing from NFL legend Tom Brady, have a big pot of money to spend, and there are suggestions that Kyogo is in their sights. <\/p>\n

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Birmingham City have expressed an interest in Rennes striker Kyogo Furuhashi. <\/p>\n

It\u2019s understood #BCFC<\/a> have made initial contact to explore the conditions of a possible transfer. <\/p>\n

Kyogo left Celtic for Rennes in a deal worth \u00a310m in January, but struggled for game time last term. pic.twitter.com\/YnBZ7V8k5J<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Anthony Joseph (@AnthonyRJoseph) June 20, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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All of this talk has got the Birmingham fans excited, and many of them have highlighted his spell at Celtic Park<\/a>.<\/p>\n

It was rightfully mentioned on social media by the Blues fans that Kyogo was \u2018underrated\u2019, and how he had high-class movement inside the penalty area. <\/p>\n

And if some didn\u2019t know much about the Treble-winner at Parkhead<\/a> beforehand, then they have watched plenty of Celtic-related content to get a flavour of what their potential new signing could bring to the table. <\/p>\n

@Bcfckofi14 has been watching Kyogo\u2019s goals at Celtic: \u2018I\u2019ve just spent the last 10 mins watching Kyogo Furuhashi clips on TikTok and now I will be distraught if we do not sign him. \ud83d\ude02\ud83d\ude02.\u201d<\/p>\n

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i\u2019ve just spent the last 10 mins watching Kyogo Furuhashi clips on tiktok and now I will be distraught if we do not sign him \ud83e\udd23\ud83e\udd23 #bcfc<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Kofi Blake (@Bcfckofi14) June 19, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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It\u2019s fair to say that @Ncb2024 is pretty excited: \u2018How much of a downer would it be if kyogo doesn\u2019t end up signing now \ud83d\ude05\ud83d\ude05\u2019<\/p>\n

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How much of a downer would it be if kyogo doesn’t end up signing now \ud83d\ude05 \ud83d\ude05 #BCFC<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Nathan (@Ncb2024) June 20, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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\u2018@karussell1962 shared the feeling amongst the Birmingham fans: \u2018Funny how you can go from knowing naff all about a particular footballer to gerrim in, he is prime Messi!! Kyogo Furushima \ud83d\udc10\u2019<\/p>\n

@ThanksIllot is another Birmingham fan excited about these Kyogo links: \u2018if we start this summer with Kyogo and Fujimoto then where do we even finish this summer \ud83d\ude2d\ud83d\ude2d\ud83d\ude2d\u2019<\/p>\n

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if we start this summer with Kyogo and Fujimoto then where do we even finish this summer\ud83d\ude2d\ud83d\ude2d\ud83d\ude2d #bcfc<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 \ud835\udcd9\ud835\udcf8\ud835\udcfc\ud835\udcf1 (@ThanksIllot) June 19, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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@Realintelligent thinks Kyogo would be perfect for Chris Davies: \u2018Kyogo Furuhashi is a player that would thrive in a Chris Davies team. He\u2019d be an absolutely awesome signing in the Championship. Obviously we need wingers, and his wages would be huge, but always thought he\u2019s underrated outside of Celtic.\u2019<\/p>\n

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kyogo furuhashi is a player that would thrive in a Chris Davies team. He\u2019d be an absolutely awesome signing in the Championship. Obviously we need wingers and his wages would be huge but always thought he\u2019s underrated outside of Celtic. #KRO<\/a> #BCFC<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Tappers #WagnerIn (@Realintelligent) June 11, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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@conorkeane21 thinks it would be a \u2018statement of intent\u2019: I don\u2019t care if he\u2019s cracking on, Kyogo would be an incredible signing. A real statement of intent.\u2019<\/p>\n

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I don\u2019t care if he\u2019s cracking on, Kyogo would be an incredible signing. <\/p>\n

A real statement of intent. #bcfc<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Conor Keane (@conorkeane21) June 19, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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@ToweringZigic told Birmingham fans what to expect from Kyogo: \u2018Absolutely delighted to be strongly linked to Kyogo. Have loved him as a player since he first joined Celtic \u2013 a unique finisher, genuine poacher, and not too shabby off the ball either. Let the fun commence.\u2019<\/p>\n

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Absolutely delighted to be strongly linked to Kyogo. Have loved him as a player since he first joined Celtic \u2013 a unique finisher, genuine poacher, and not too shabby off the ball either. Let the fun commence #BCFC<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 ToweringZigic (@ToweringZigic) June 19, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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@OliverH1875 thinks Kyogo will wear the number 8 shirt: \u2018Kyogo will wear the number 8 like he did at Celtic considering Tyler Roberts has no future at blues Kyogo will take his number.\u2019<\/p>\n

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Kyogo will wear the number 8 like he did at Celtic considering Tyler Roberts has no future at blues Kyogo will take his number #bcfc<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Ollie (@OliverH1875) June 19, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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@RoccoDante17 says he will be devastated if Kyogo doesn\u2019t sign now: \u2018I\u2019ll be devastated if, after all this hype and news that we don\u2019t sign kyogo. The guy\u2019s brilliant.\u2019<\/p>\n

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I\u2019ll be devastated if after all this hype and news that we don\u2019t sign kyogo. The guys brilliant #bcfc<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Rocco \ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf9\ud83c\udff4\udb40\udc67\udb40\udc62\udb40\udc65\udb40\udc6e\udb40\udc67\udb40\udc7f (@RoccoDante17) June 20, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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@danniwaring noted Kyogo\u2019s links with the Celtic manager: \u2018kyogo played under Ange when Davies was there and played with Iwata too \ud83d\udc40.\u2019<\/p>\n

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kyogo played under ange when davies was there and played with iwata too \ud83d\udc40 #bcfc<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 bcfcxdan (@danniwaring) June 19, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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@Shay98912393 wants the deal to be done: \u2018Bring Kyogo asap, quality over quantity this season, and I\u2019m all here for it.\u2019<\/p>\n

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Bring Kyogo asap, quality over quantity this season, and I\u2019m all here for it. #BCFC<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Shay (@Shay98912393) June 19, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Kyogo\u2019s legendary spell at Celtic in numbers<\/p>\n

Look, many were disappointed and puzzled by why and when Kyogo decided to leave<\/a> the club, but it hasn\u2019t harmed his reputation with the fanbase.<\/p>\n

That unknown figure who Ange Postecoglou brought to the club from Vissel Kobe transformed into a club legend, and perhaps the best Celtic forward since Henrik Larsson.<\/p>\nClubGamesGoalsAssistsTrophies<\/tr>\n\nCeltic<\/td>\n165<\/td>\n85<\/td>\n19<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

From scoring a hatful of goals against Rangers (eight), in big finals, and winning a Treble. There are many moments Kyogo has left behind that will be remembered for a long time. <\/p>\n

The only shame was the fact that he wasn\u2019t able to raise his bat and score 100 goals for Scotland\u2019s most successful club<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n