Celtic acquires Tomoki Iwata from Yokohama F. Marinos. See details

Celtic Football Club has acquired Japanese international player Tomoki Iwata from the Yokohama F. Marinos.

Iwata will join on an initial loan from the Yokohama F. Marinos until the conclusion of the current campaign. However, because of a mandatory buy clause, he will complete a long-term permanent transfer in the summer only.

He joins defender Yuki Kobayashi from Vissel Kobe and right-back, Alistair Johnston, from CF Montreal as Celtic's third addition before the January transfer market formally opens.


Iwata, who plays both midfield and defense, was awarded the J League Player of the Year last month after helping his team win the league title. He has four caps for Japan but was left off of their World Cup roster.

Ange Postecoglou, the manager of Celtic, has acquired the player twice, once in January 2021 before bringing him to Yokohama and again later at Parkhead. He called Iwata a "really committed" footballer with "great attributes."



Postecoglou said Tomoki is at the perfect age for them and added that his team is certain he can bring the same ‘extremely high level’ of skill to his squad as he did for his national side.

Speaking to the media, Iwata expressed his excitement for joining Celtic and said he is eager to start his new journey.
Iwata continued by saying that everything about Celtic intrigues him, including the size of the team, the fans, the environment, the renowned football style, and working with the coach and players.

He hopes to help his new squad and teammates succeed more and more in front of the fans.

FAQs:

1. What is the age of Tomoki Iwata?
   Tomoki Iwata is currently 25 years old.
2. Who is the current manager of Celtic?
   Ange Postecoglou is the current manager of Celtic.