A Kyogo Furuhashi transfer to Atlanta United was mistakenly announced on Wednesday night despite him playing for Celtic soon after.
The Japanese foreigner would have been “acquired” through the American team in an article through the MLS.
Although Kyogo had in front of the purpose this season, he is still a key player for Celtic and who would be reluctant to lose.
However, the reports reported that Atlanta United is in a position to pay 10 million pounds sterling to get it this month.
There was mass confusion over the MLS’ announcement as the 29-year-old was sat on the Celtic bench as it was released.
Scottish Sun reported that the article published on the official MLS website around 7:35 p. m. United Kingdom time on Wednesday night.
“Atlanta United have a new Designated Player No.9, announcing Wednesday they’ve acquired Kyogo Furuhashi from Scottish Premiership powerhouse Celtic FC,” it read.
It is also said that Kyogo’s contract is valid for the 2025 season and that there is also one for him in 2026.
His arrival planned as “design player” would mean that Atlanta can indicate higher salaries that leave the doors their salary roof.
This news occurred ten minutes before kick-off in the surprise of Celtic’s Scottish minister at home opposite Dundee United in which they won 2-0.
Kyogo was appointed on the bench for the game at Celtic Park and came on as a replacement for Adam Idah in the 62nd minute.
The article was eliminated from the MLS website, the URL still states that Atlanta signed Kyogo.
Suspicions were further amplified when Atlanta shared a post to social media with the Japanese flag and an egg timer, reading ‘Vol. 1.’
The striker signed for Celtic in 2021 after he remains in the past at Japanese side FC Gifu and Vissel Kobe.
He obtained 83 objectives and 161 appearances in all competitions for the hoops, since the 18 attend.
The striker won the name of Scottish Première his 3 seasons in Celtic along two Scottish cups and 3 cups of the Scottish League.
Celtic is on the right path for victory under the league in 2025, while his victory over Dundee United has prolonged his advance in the most sensible of 16 problems opposed to his rivals.