Reports say that Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou will look to exploit the Japanese market by signing Kawasaki Frontale utility man, Reo Hatate in January. It is said that a deal will be agreed ahead of the window opening, with a suggestion that the player may even be available for the game against Rangers. The player has predominately featured in midfield this season, but is thought of as a left-back and can even play left-wing.
However, given that the J-League doesn’t register overly on Celtic fans’ radar, we must look online at what kind of player to expect from Hatate.
He looks a pacey, dynamic player and if he is seen as being the ideal candidate to play in Postecoglou’s IWB position on the left.