Kris Boyd delivered a defiant response to the news of Jota’s return to Celtic from Rennes, while also pointing out what he believes will be a major concern for the club’s supporters as Kyogo Furuhashi heads for the exit.
The Rangers icon appeared on Sky Sports’ transfer show ahead of his former team’s highly anticipated clash with Manchester United at Old Trafford.
Host Mike Wedderburn took the opportunity to playfully ask if Boyd was feeling down about the Portuguese winger’s impending return to Celtic.
However, Boyd dismissed the idea, maintaining a confident stance. He said:
“No, it’s definitely the opposite. Listen, he was a fantastic player, there is no doubt about that. To get the move, the money Celtic earned, £8million, from what they sold him for. There is a huge gap in there. I’m sure he will want to come back and prove a point.”
While acknowledging Jota’s quality, Boyd shifted the focus to what he sees as a more pressing issue for Celtic—the departure of their talismanic striker, Kyogo.
He expressed concerns about the potential impact on the team and Brendan Rodgers’ plans moving forward.
He added:
“The one for me, and I think it will worry Celtic fans, would be Kyogo leaving. He scores big goals, he’s getting to that stage in his career, one big last move, maybe earning top dollar. Celtic, their model, they are not going to break that for anyone. It’s good business but goalscorers are hard to come by.”
Boyd’s comments underline the mixed emotions surrounding Celtic’s transfer activity, with Jota’s return bringing excitement but Kyogo’s possible departure creating uncertainty about who will step up to deliver the crucial goals for the team.