Shin Yamada is delighted to have joined Celtic and he can’t wait to get started and to do his job, which is to score goals. The 25-year-old forward has signed for the Scottish Champions on a four-year deal from Kawasaki Frontale, and in an exclusive interview with Celtic TV, the latest addition to Brendan Rodgers’ squad admitted that he’s already been in contact with a couple of his team-mates. “When I joined Kawasaki Frontale, Reo had already left, so I didn’t have a chance to meet him face-to-face,” Shin Yamada explained. “However, after there was a rumour of me joining Celtic, I had a call with Reo and he told me it was a nice club and it was a privilege to play for this club. “Of course, Reo and also Daizen and a lot of the other Japanese players have played here and performed well, and I would like to do the same or even beyond that. “I got in contact with Inamura and spoke with him. He and the other Japanese players are here, so adapting to the environment, I think, will be smooth and quick.”The forward, who recently won his first cap for the Japan national side, is hoping that playing with the Hoops will also boost his international fortunes, particularly with Japan having qualified for next summer’s World Cup. And he’s looking forward to playing in front of the Celtic supporters. “First of all I am a striker, so I need to do my job and will try to score goals,” he said. “My other strengths will be power and speed, so using these strengths I will try to score lots of goals. “I will do my best to contribute in games for results and wins. So, to do that, please give me your support.”
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