Recent World Cup Participant Realizes Major Dream: Japanese Striker Leaves Celtic for England After Years of Service

Maeda spent four and a half years at Celtic Park, securing five Scottish titles with the Glasgow giants. The 28-year-old forward featured in 212 competitive matches for Celtic, netting 79 goals.

“I am incredibly proud to have signed with Ipswich Town. Playing in the Premier League has always been a dream of mine, and I’m thrilled to fulfill it with this club. My goal will always be to fight hard, score goals, and create opportunities for my team – I’ll always run my heart out and give everything I have,” Maeda was quoted as saying by AFP.

The Japanese striker was part of his national squad at the recent World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico, where Japan exited in the round of 16 after a defeat to Brazil.