Celtic manager Martin OâNeill has indicated that Daizen Maeda may be sold this summer unless he signs a new contract. Maeda previously agreed to join Bundesliga side Wolfsburg but stayed at Celtic after failed transfer negotiations.
Key points
Martin OâNeill hints at Daizen Maeda's potential sale this summer
Maeda previously agreed to join Wolfsburg but stayed at Celtic
Celtic failed to secure new signings for the center forward position
Maeda has emptied his locker and said goodbye to teammates
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Celtic manager Martin OâNeill makes Daizen Maeda transfer admission
Celtic manager Martin OâNeill makes Daizen Maeda transfer admission
Martin OâNeill has admitted that Celtic are likely to sell Daizen Maeda this summer unless the Japanese talisman agrees a new deal with the club...
Daizen had agreed a deal with Bundesliga side Wolfsburg at the end of the summer transfer window last season, with the clubs already having agreed a few. However as Michael Nicholson failed o get his signing targets over the line for for the centre forward position, Daizen, who has already emptied his locker at Lennoxtown and said his goodbyes to his teammates, was forced to stay at the club.
He also committed to remain in January â Celticâs bleak midwinter after the Wilfried Nancy debacle â and instead committed to seeing out the season ahead of the World Cup Finals this summer, where he will be able to demonstrate his unique attributed on the greatest stage of all.
Daizen Maeda of Celtic celebrates scoring his teamâs third goal with teammate Alistair Johnston during the Scottish Premiership match between Celtic and Falkirk at Celtic Park on April 25, 2026. (Photo by Zak Mauger/Getty Images)
After the 3-1 win over Falkirk at the weekend, where Daizen scored twice and was named Man of the Match, the interim Celtic manager Martin OâNeill gave another insight into this events and as expected it clearly looks like we have only five more games to marvel at Maeda in the Hoops.
Q&A
Why is Daizen Maeda's transfer to Wolfsburg not happening?
Daizen Maeda's transfer to Wolfsburg fell through due to failed negotiations by Celtic's Michael Nicholson to secure new signings for the center forward position.
What did Martin OâNeill say about Daizen Maeda's future?
Martin OâNeill admitted that Celtic is likely to sell Daizen Maeda unless he agrees to a new contract with the club.
What are Daizen Maeda's plans for the summer transfer window?
Daizen Maeda is expected to be sold this summer unless he signs a new deal with Celtic.
How did Daizen Maeda react to the transfer situation?
Daizen Maeda emptied his locker and said goodbye to his teammates, indicating he was prepared to leave the club.
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Spirit of â86 â Celtic teamâs welcome to Paradise. Saturday 25 April 2026. Celtic v Falkirk. Scottish Premiership. Photo Photograph by Vagelis Georgariou
âHeâs got one more year,â Martin OâNeill explained as reported by The Herald. âThat would be something (a new contract) the club, and he would have to be talking about.
âIf he didnât want to stay any longer, then that would be a choice for the football club to try and sell him with a year left to run. I just assume that would be the normal thing.
âBut heâs come back to a bit of form, which is great. And Iâll look short-term at this minute and see how he can cope with the next five games.â
Daizen Maeda celebrates during the Scottish Premiership match between Celtic and Falkirk at Celtic Park on April 25, 2026. (Photo by Zak Mauger/Getty Images)
âI think there were contract talks with him⊠was it last August time or was it the time before that? I do know that there were talks and there was a contract in front of him, which he didnât sign at the time,â Martin OâNeill said.
âI donât know the position now. Wolfsburg were coming in for him and it didnât materialise. I think obviously he became a bit despondent because it was a chance for him to play in the Bundesliga.
âSo that didnât happen. Maybe his head was all over the place for a while, but he has certainly settled down. âBut in terms of whatâs happening in the future, I donât know.â
Daizen Maeda opens the scoring during Celticâs 6-2 Scottish Cup semi-final win over St Mirren at Hampden on Sunday 19 April 2026. Photograph by Vagelis Georgariou
Daizen is unlikely to sign a  new contract, heâll want to play in a bigger league before his time playing in Europe is over. And heâll also want to maximise his earnings and clearly heâll be able to do that in the Bundesliga, or in England or Spain.
Enjoy him while heâs here  folks. Five more wins Daizen. Five more.
Daizen Maeda celebrates during the Scottish Premiership match between Celtic and Falkirk at Celtic Park on April 25, 2026. (Photo by Zak Mauger/Getty Images)
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