Celtic hero Daizen Maeda spotted with former Hoops mentor he hailed for helping him through ‘difficult weeks and months’

CELTIC's Japanese stars have been enjoying time back in their home nation this pre-season And Daizen Maeda has been spotted linking up with a familiar face during his own trip back home. 3 Maeda has been a key figure since joining Celtic Credit: Reuters Kyogo was given a hero's when he went back to old club Vissel Kobe last month, a trip that saw him even indulge in some commentary duties. Just last week, Reo Hatate too was spotted back in Japan as he joined his old school football team for a training session .

Now, it's Maeda's turn and the 26-year old has been back his old club too. The speedy winger, who has been helping coach children while back home, paid an emotional visit back to his former club too. READ MORE CELTIC STORIES MAKING MOVES Celtic linked with 'transfer raid' on Championship new-boys for £7m man FAB FORTY Get £40 in FREE BETS when you stake £10 with William Hill Prior to joining Celtic , Maeda played for Yokohama F.

Marinos in the J-League. He was prolific for the club, bagging 23 goals in 36 games after making his move permanent and helped them win the Japanese league title. Maeda then followed boss Ange Postecoglou to Glasgow , joining Celtic in January 2022 - six months after Postecoglou had been appointed manager at Parkhead.

He's gone on to become a key man for the Hoops, both under Postecoglou and his successor Brendan Rodgers . Most read in Football STICKING WITH STEVE Clarke's future as Scotland boss to be discussed AFTER his summer break 'CALL .