Kyogo Furuhashi’s Rennes Nightmare Continues as Celtic Legacy Lives On
Kyogo Furuhashi’s difficult start to life in France has continued, with the Japanese striker struggling to make an impact at Rennes since his £10 million move from Celtic in January.
The 30-year-old has made just one start in five appearances for the Ligue 1 strugglers and is yet to score his first goal for the club. Kyogo’s frustrations were evident on Sunday night as he was handed a brief cameo appearance in Rennes’ 3-0 win over Angers, coming on in the 90+1 minute.
The victory moved Rennes eight points clear of the drop zone, but Kyogo’s lack of involvement has raised questions about his future at the club. The striker’s difficulties have been compounded by the departure of Jorge Sampaoli, the manager who signed him, and the arrival of new boss Habib Beye.
Beye has given Kyogo just 113 minutes of action in two months, and it appears that the Frenchman does not fancy the Japanese striker. Despite this, Kyogo remains committed to his new club and is determined to turn his fortunes around.
In a recent Q&A with the official Ligue 1 media team, Kyogo spoke about his favorite past and present Japanese players, including Real Sociedad sensation Take Kubo and ex-Manchester United playmaker Shinji Kagawa. However, when asked about the best Japanese player of all time, Kyogo nailed his colors to the mast by choosing ex-Celtic hero Shunsuke Nakamura.
Kyogo’s affection for Celtic is clear, and the striker’s legacy at Parkhead lives on. During his time at Celtic, Kyogo scored 85 goals in 165 appearances, becoming a fan favorite and a key player in the club’s success.
Despite his struggles at Rennes, Kyogo remains a beloved figure in Glasgow, and his commitment to his new club has not diminished his affection for Celtic. As he continues to work hard to turn his fortunes around in France, Kyogo’s legacy at Parkhead will forever be remembered as one of the club’s greatest strikers.
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