Celtic and Ange Postecoglou’s summer trip to Japan has long been in the making and now, it appears several big teams will be joining the Hoops in the land of the rising sun.
We already to know that the Bhoys will take on Yokohama F. Marinos on July the 19th and it has now been confirmed the likes of Bayern Munich, Barcelona and Man City will be heading to Japan:
Current *announced* schedule of Japan friendlies by Euro clubs this summer:
June 6: Barcelona vs. Vissel (Tokyo)
July 19: Celtic vs. Yokohama FM (Yokohama)
July 23: Man City vs. YFM (Tokyo)
July 26: Bayern vs. Man City (Tokyo)
July 29: Bayern vs. Kawasaki Frontale (Tokyo)
— Dan Orlowitz (@aishiterutokyo) May 16, 2023
This puts Celtic in highly esteemed company as they embark upon their summer travels.
Currently, Postecoglou’s men have just one match in Japan confirmed however it appears that their second friendly could take place on the 22nd of July, three days after their first:
Still to be confirmed:
– Celtic's second friendly (strong odds on July 22, opponent a bit less certain)
– Rumored PSG tour
— Dan Orlowitz (@aishiterutokyo) May 16, 2023
The opponent is yet to be found yet with some European powerhouses in the same place at the same time, one wouldn’t bet against a glamour tie.
Nevertheless, Celtic will still be gaining a vast amount of both financial additives and publicity when they travel to Japan in what is set to be a vastly beneficial trip.
Meanwhile over at Ipox, the NO Trophy winners will be at Arbroath, Kelty, and Peterhead. Who wants the mucky mouth mob at their stadia, singing their bile. Manky mob!