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Loan Celtic striker Shin Yamada’s Bundesliga Update
TL;DR
Shin Yamada, on loan from Celtic to Preussen Münster, has received support from the club's sporting director despite not being included in the matchday squad. The Japanese striker previously struggled at Celtic, failing to score in 11 appearances.
Loan Celtic striker Shin Yamada’s Bundesliga Update
Shin Yamada has been publicly backed by Preussen Münster’s sporting director despite being omitted from the matchday squad at the struggling German second-division club…
The Japanese striker, who arrived at Celtic from Kawasaki Frontale for £1.5 million as their only fee-paying forward signing last summer, endured a difficult spell at the Hoops.
He failed to score in 11 outings – mostly from the bench – before completing a loan move to Preussen Münster at the end of January.
Since relocating to Germany, Yamada has once again struggled for game time, making just one start before being hooked at half-time, and clocking only 60 minutes across four further substitute appearances.
His situation has worsened in recent weeks, having not been included in the squad for the club’s last three fixtures.
Despite that, sporting director Jan Uphues has stood by the decision to bring Yamada in from Celtic.
Uphues said via CW: “We had to act back then because we had a lot of injuries. Fortunately, everyone is healthy again now, which has created more competition within the squad.”
“Shin hasn’t had as many opportunities as he would have wanted recently, but I am certain he will get his chance in the remaining five matches in Bundesliga 2.”
Michael Nicholson and Chris McKay at Tannadice
Dundee Utd v Celtic. Sunday 22 March 2026. Photograph by Vagelis Georgariou
The arrival of Shin has been viewed as further evidence of shocking decision-making at the club, with the forward now grouped alongside underwhelming additions across the summer and January such as Tomas Cvancara, Junior Adamu and Joel Mvuka in what is the most unconvincing Celtic squad in recent memory.
Junior Adamu at Tannadice. Dundee Utd v Celtic. Sunday 22 March 2026. Photograph by Vagelis Georgariou
However, unlike the January signings, Shin was secured on a permanent deal and still has three years remaining on his contract. With reports suggesting he earns around £8,000 per week, his situation adds to concerns over the club’s disastrous handling of transfer fees and wages.
Shin Yamada. Hearts v Celtic, 26 October 2025. Photo Vagelis Georgariou (The Celtic Star)
The squad continues to feature a number of unsuccessful recruitment projects, with Shin being the poster-boy of for Celtic’s recruitment shambles.
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Q&A
Why was Shin Yamada left out of the matchday squad at Preussen Münster?
Shin Yamada was omitted from the matchday squad due to his ongoing adjustment to the team and the club's current struggles in the league.
What was Shin Yamada's transfer fee when he joined Celtic?
Shin Yamada joined Celtic from Kawasaki Frontale for a transfer fee of £1.5 million.
How many goals did Shin Yamada score during his time at Celtic?
Shin Yamada did not score any goals during his 11 appearances for Celtic.
