Viljami Sinisalo has voiced his desire for Daizen Maeda to remain at Celtic next season, praising the forwardās impact and describing him as āamazingā amid ongoing uncertainty surrounding his futureā¦
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)
Maeda is beginning to peak at a pivotal moment in the campaign, contributing five goals and assists combined across the Hoopsā last two matches. His latest performance came in Celticās 3-1 win over Falkirk on Saturday evening, where he proved decisive.
The 28-year-old opened the scoring with a long-range effort from over 25 yards after winning the ball back from Keelan Adams. He then turned provider by setting up Kieran Tierney for the second goal before adding another himself late on, finishing off a well-worked move created by substitute Sebastian Tounekti.
Speculation about Maedaās future has been ongoing for close to a year. After an impressive return of 33 goals in all competitions last season, he came close to joining Bundesliga side Wolfsburg.
Q&A
Why does Viljami Sinisalo want Daizen Maeda to stay at Celtic?
Viljami Sinisalo praises Daizen Maeda's impact on the team, describing him as 'amazing'.
What is the current situation regarding Daizen Maeda's future at Celtic?
There is ongoing uncertainty about Daizen Maeda's future at Celtic, but Sinisalo hopes he will remain.
When did Daizen Maeda celebrate during a match for Celtic?
Daizen Maeda celebrated during the Scottish Premiership match against Falkirk at Celtic Park on April 25, 2026.
What has been said about Daizen Maeda's performance at Celtic?
Viljami Sinisalo has highlighted Maeda's performance, calling him 'amazing' and emphasizing his positive impact on the team.
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Daizen Maeda of Celtic celebrates scoring his teamās 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)
Although his goal tally this season is significantly lower, there remains a strong sense that this campaign could mark his final one in Hoops colours.
Speaking via Daily Record, Sinisalo said: āYou donāt want to lose players like that. Heās a brilliant guy, a brilliant footballer, and a brilliant human being.ā
āPeople like that are big for the changing room and big for the club. I definitely hope he stays. It probably took about three months before he spoke a word to me ā no, Iām only joking! He definitely understands more than he speaks.ā
āYou know youāve done well if Daizen comes up and says āwell doneā after a game, thatās always a good sign. Heās an amazing man. We are lucky to have him.ā
Maeda remains tied to Celtic on a deal that runs through to the summer of 2027, providing the club with some degree of security amid ongoing speculation about his future.
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He has now reached double digits in every season since arriving in early 2022 from Yokohama F. Marinos to join the Hoops.
āIād hate to have Daizen running down on me when Iāve got the ball! I wouldnāt be the biggest fan of that,ā Sinisalo added. āHeās been amazing. He does so much for the team and it really doesnāt go unnoticed by the lads.ā
āSometimes you donāt get your goal, but heās still such an important part of the team. Heās a brilliant footballer who works so hard.ā
āEveryone knows heās got that in him and hopefully he can keep scoring the goals like he has done previously at this club, because we really need him.ā
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