Kyogo Furuhashi has made an honest admission about a major disappointment that he faced while at Celtic. Kyogo was absolutely brilliant during his three-and-a-half years at Celtic Park. The Japanese international's decision to leave the club in the middle of the season to join Rennes is starting to look like a mistake.

In an interview back in Japan, Kyogo has spoken about how he really felt about being snubbed by his country because he played his football in Scotland with Celtic. Kyogo was omitted from many Japan squads over his time in Scotland but it was the World Cup announcement whilst at Celtic that really stung the former Parkhead favourite.

Kyogo Furuhashi, who left Celtic for Rennes in January, says he felt "depressed and frustrated" after being snubbed by Japan while playing for the Scottish champions. (Lemino Football via The National)

Kyogo Furuhashi has struggled to break into the Rennes starting XI since his £10million January transfer from Celtic.

KYOGO FURUHASHI admits he was left feeling “depressed and frustrated” ahead of a massive Celtic Champions League clash with Real Madrid – because of his ongoing international snub. The striker

“It’s easier now to say that,” said Hartson about Maeda now being the main man for Celtic after Kyogo left. “We weren’t quite aware when we sold Kyogo and there were a few questions asked. But the simple fact is that Maeda has been terrific since he has been sold to Rennes.

Kyogo Furuhashi has admitted he felt "depressed and frustrated" after being snubbed by Japan while playing for Celtic . The striker - who moved to Rennes in the January transfer window - has played 22 times for his country, the last appearance coming against China in November.