Who is Yamada?: The lowdown on Celtic’s next striker
Shin Yamada in action for Frontale, a J1 League club where the striker has caught the eye after impressing last season Frontale frontman could be the answer as Rodgers closes in on deal 11 Jul 2025 - Glasgow Times Ryan McGinlay Analysis CELTIC and Japan have enjoyed a largely fruitful relationship in the club’s modern history. However, before this summer, the permanent signing of Tomoki Iwata from Yokohama F Marinos two years ago represented the last time Celtic conducted business in the Japanese market . Many had assumed that the Japan-Scotland pathway had been effectively consigned to the history books after the departure of Ange Postecoglou . Alas, that belief has been debunked this summer with the arrival of Hayato Inamura from Albirex Niigata, as well as the imminent signing of Kawasaki Frontale’s Shin Yamada. Though the former has been touted as a long-term project player, despite impressing versus Cork City, Yamada seemingly represents the club actively shopping in Ja...