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Shin Yamada said his goodbyes to Kawasaki Frontale fans on Wednesday Japan striker Shin Yamada has joined Celtic from Kawasaki Frontale on a four-year-deal. The 25-year-old has scored 32 goals in 121 club appearances, featuring prominently in the J-League since 2023. "He is a strong player who can score goals and create goals for others and I think he is someone who can definitely add an important dimension to our forward line, " manager Brendan Rodgers told club media. "I know he is really keen to make his mark here in European football and deliver for Celtic and I think he is someone who has the power, athleticism and intensity in his play to do really well for us. " Visit our Celtic page for all the latest news, analysis and fan views Get Celtic news notifications in the BBC Sport app Capped for the first time this year, Yamada said a public goodbye to Kawasaki fans after Wednesday's Emperor's Cup defeat at home to SC Sagamihara. He leaves his former club sitting sixth in the J-League after 23 matches, having scored twice in his 21 outings. The 5ft, 8in forward scored 19 goals in 38 league games in the previous campaign and told Celtic TV that the Scottish champions made their initial approach in late 2024. Yamada follows fellow forwards Benjamin Nygren and Callum Osmand, defenders Hayato Inamura and Kieran Tierney and goalkeeper Ross Doohan in joining the Scottish champions this summer. "Celtic is one of the top names in world football, " he said. "I have already watched my countrymen Daizen [Maeda], Reo [Hatate] and Kyogo [Furuhashi] do so well at Celtic and I will aim to have the same impact. "I am my own player, though, and I am ready to face all my own challenges directly. " Tuipulotu and Curry tries as Lions dominate Australia in first half Tour de France stage 14 - Pogacar targets fifth win of the Tour 'The guy is incredible' - Usyk v Dubois 2 predictions Race through the life and career of F1 icon, Alain Prost Uncovering the dark side of football hooliganism A 90s documentary with performances from the Gallaghers Will Mellor meets those affected by the Post Office scandal 'Aberdeen savour the most perfect game ever played' How Mc Tominay became a Napoli icon after Man Utd exit Scotland men's internationals to be shown live on BBC Commonwealth Games: Why is it so special to be part of Team Scotland? From titles to tinpottery - rank Scotland's top 10 clubs 'The guy is incredible' - Usyk v Dubois 2 predictions Exploring Britain's most extraordinary cricket grounds. Video Exploring Britain's most extraordinary cricket grounds Westwood & De Chambeau star in shots of the day. Video Westwood & De Chambeau star in shots of the day Resilience, luck and subs - England's winning formula Body shots and 'dirty' tactics - how does Dubois beat Usyk? Mbeumo 'proven quality' - but Man Utd still have striker dilemma England fight back to beat Sweden on penalties. Video England fight back to beat Sweden on penalties The race for a striker is hotting up - who is still available? 'That is horrific' - India rue 'awful' run out. Video'That is horrific' - India rue 'awful' run out What to do about Test cricket's slow play problem? 'Gather the legends' - the numbers behind Windies' 27 all out as fallout begins The Man Utd Five: Ousted but not out Diogo Jota: A tribute. Video Diogo Jota: A tribute Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.