Hayato Inamura set to head out on loan after making Celtic debut

In partnership with

The Celtic Star

·28 de agosto de 2025

Hayato Inamura set to head out on loan after making Celtic debut

Celtic defender Hayato Inamura will head out on loan before the window shuts next Monday, according to a report…

Shin Yamada & Hayato Inamura of Celtic step off the team bus at Celtic Park. Celtic v Livingston, Scottish Premiership, Celtic Park, 23 August 2025. Stuart Wallace IMAGO/Shutterstock

The 23 year-old, who joined from J-League outfit Albirex Niigata last month, is now open to offers from other clubs with Celtic prepared to let him leave on loan.

Vídeos OneFootball

According to Daily Record, Celtic have informed teams of Inamura’s availability. It is stated that Celtic are looking for his wages to be covered by whatever team comes in for the versatile defender between now and Monday.

So far, no club has been linked with Inamura, but his availability is expected to attract attention from sides in Europe and possibly even a return to Japan. However surely a loan to a Scottish Premiership club would be much more beneficial to all parties, including Celtic?

Hayato Inamura of Celtic FC in action during Como Cup match played between Al-Ahli and Celtic FCat Giuseppe Sinigaglia Stadium on July 26, 2025 in Como, Italy. (Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images)

Inamura featured in his first competitive match for Celtic last weekend, completing the entire 90 minutes in a 3-0 victory over Livingston at Celtic Park.

Brendan Rodgers explained the situation regarding Inamura to The Celtic Star

Last Tuesday at Celtic Park, while representing The Celtic Star, I asked the manager to explain why Inamura was not included in the Champions League squad for games against Kairat Almaty given Kieran Tierney is currently his only other left-back option.

In response, Rodgers said: “Yeah, very easy. He’s not quite at the level as of yet that I would expect. The plan for Inamura was to come in and train and see where he was at with the possibility of going out on loan because he’s only had a year’s football.”

Hayato Inamura of Celtic Cork City v Celtic, Pre Season Friendly, SuperValu Pairc Ui Chaoimh, Cork, Ireland – 08 Jul 2025Cork SuperValu Pairc Ui Chaoimh Ireland. Photo Lorraine O’Sullivan Shutterstock

“He came in as a centre half, stroke left back, but his defensive qualities aren’t at the level that would see me put him in. So it’s as simple as that. So that’s why he’s not involved.”

Brendan Rodgers added: “He’s played in some really good games against Cork and Queen’s Park, but the reality is that’s the level that you play, you get 80% of the ball and you’ve got the ball.”

“But we also need a player that can defend. And we’re hoping that over the couple of years with experience and with maybe a loan, that can that that can take place. But at this very, very moment, that’s why he’s not in the squad. It’s as simple as that.”

Conor Spence

Celtic in the Eighties by David Potter. Foreword by Danny McGrain. Published on Celtic Star Books on 5 September 2025. Click on image to pre-order.

Help raise funds for Celtic Youth Academy by playing the Celtic Pools Weekly Lottery and you could win up to £25,000. The lottery is £1 per week. Click on image to join.