Birmingham City has made a significant addition to their squad by signing former Celtic forward Kyogo Furuhashi from French Ligue 1 club Rennes. The deal, finalized for an undisclosed fee, marks a pivotal moment in Birmingham's ambitious summer recruitment strategy.

Kyogo Furuhashi, a seasoned Japan international with 23 caps and 5 goals for his country, has committed to a three-year contract with the Blues. This move comes after a stellar season where Birmingham City clinched the League One title and secured promotion back to the Championship.

During his tenure at Celtic, Furuhashi was nothing short of prolific, netting 85 goals in 165 appearances. His remarkable 2022-23 season saw him as the Scottish Premiership's top scorer with 27 goals. Despite a brief stint at Rennes, where he moved for £10 million in January, Furuhashi returns to British football, this time with Birmingham City.

Furuhashi's accolades include four Scottish Premiership titles, two Scottish Cups, and three Scottish League Cups during his four years with Celtic from 2021 to 2025. His arrival at Birmingham City is expected to bring a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success.

This signing is part of a broader strategy by Birmingham City to strengthen their squad, which has recently welcomed other notable players such as Tomoki Iwota, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Demarai Gray, Tommy Doyle, and James Beadle. The club is clearly aiming high as they prepare for the challenges of the Championship.

With Furuhashi's proven goal-scoring ability and championship experience, Birmingham City fans have every reason to be optimistic about the upcoming season.