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Kyogo Furuhashi Torn Between Birmingham and Celtic Return

1/9/2026

Summary

Story summary

Kyogo Furuhashi of Birmingham City is hesitant to leave amid ongoing speculation about a Celtic return.
The 30-year-old striker has scored just once in 25 appearances since joining Birmingham.
Celtic manager Martin O'Neill doubts Kyogo's return.
Celtic legend Chris Sutton urges Kyogo to decide quickly, saying he owes it to the club.
Birmingham manager Chris Davies says there have been no discussions about Kyogo's exit and he remains an important player.

History

Historical Context

Celtic's triumph in the 2003 Scottish Premier League, where they amassed 83 points, marked a pivotal moment in the club's history. This success followed a period of intense rivalry with Rangers, highlighted by the 2003 League Cup final, which Celtic lost. The ongoing speculation about Kyogo Furuhashi's return underscores the pressure on players to uphold Celtic's storied legacy in Scottish football.

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Story summary

Kyogo Furuhashi of Birmingham City is hesitant to leave amid ongoing speculation about a Celtic return.
The 30-year-old striker has scored just once in 25 appearances since joining Birmingham.
Celtic manager Martin O'Neill doubts Kyogo's return.
Celtic legend Chris Sutton urges Kyogo to decide quickly, saying he owes it to the club.
Birmingham manager Chris Davies says there have been no discussions about Kyogo's exit and he remains an important player.

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