“Thank you Celtic. Hail Hail” – Read Daizen Maeda’s emotional farewell message | OneFootball

Daizen Maeda has sent an emotional message to everyone at Celtic after our former talisman completed his £10m move to Ipswich Town earlier today…

Daizen made 212 appearances for Celtic since joining the club on 1st January 2022, scoring 79 goals including in his first game against Hibs at Celtic Park and also in his final match at Hampden in the Scottish Cup Final win over Dunfermline. He also got 38 assists for Celtic playing under Ange Postecoglou, Brendan Rodgers, Martin O’Neill twice and Wilfried Nancy for a short spell.

Daizen won the Scottish Premiership in all five seasons that he played for Celtic and in total leaves the club having won ten major honours. He goes with a great song too which hopefully the Ipswich Town fans will quickly adopt. They are going to love him!

Here’s what Daizen has posted across his social media channels including on x.

“The last four and a half years at Celtic have been the most special chapter of my career and my life.

“It has been an incredible honour to wear this badge, to play for this amazing club, and to share so many unforgettable moments with my teammates, the staff, and the best supporters in the world.

“Thank you for standing by me through every high and low. Your incredible support gave me strength every single day, and I will always be grateful.

“I would also like to take this opportunity to thank everyone in Glasgow who welcomed and supported my wife and children.

“Because of your kindness and generosity, my family was able to enjoy an unforgettable time here. Glasgow will always hold a very special place in our hearts and will forever be our second home.

“My son loves Celtic so much that he already says he wants to wear the Celtic shirt and play at Celtic Park one day.”

“I truly hope that dream comes true, and I hope our family will be back here again someday.

“Thank you to everyone connected with Celtic for everything.

“Hail Hail,” Daizen Maeda

Have a read at the messages posted by Celtic Supporters in response to Daizen’s farewell message. He’ll always be remembered at Celtic, for his four and a half years in general but in particular for the way he pulled Celtic across the line to win the league last season.

Daizen Maeda of Celtic celebrates after he scores our third goal via a bicycle kick during the Scottish Premiership match between Celtic and Rangers at Celtic Park on May 10, 2026. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

The overhead kick against the Rangers was perhaps the finest goal many of us have seen at Paradise and his winner against Hearts in the last day was simply a magical moment from a magical footballer.

Thanks for everything Daizen. Best of luck at Ipswich…

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