Daizen Maeda has expressed his gratitude to Celtic fans following his crucial contributions in the Premier Sports Cup Final against Rangers.
The Japanese forward took to social media to share his appreciation, posting:
“Thank you for your wonderful support!”
Thank you for your wonderful support!💚🤍 pic.twitter.com/p6ahiqCdch
— 前田 大然 Daizen Maeda (@M_daizen_1020) December 15, 2024
Maeda played a pivotal role in Celtic’s dramatic cup triumph at Hampden, scoring a vital goal in normal time before coolly converting the decisive penalty in the shootout to seal the victory for the Hoops.
In a thrilling 3-3 draw after extra time, Maeda typical relentless work ethic was on show. His opportunistic finish in the second half put Celtic 2-1 ahead, capitalising on a mistake by Rangers’ defence to fire home.
When the match went to penalties, Maeda remained composed under pressure, stepping up to bury the winning spot-kick and spark wild celebrations among the Celtic fans.
Maeda’s tireless performances and big-game mentality have made him a firm favourite with the Celtic support. His message of thanks reflects the strong bond between the player and the fans, who once again made their voices heard in a packed Hampden Park.
As Celtic lifted their 22nd League Cup trophy, Maeda’s contributions stood out as a reminder of his importance to Brendan Rodgers’ side. His energy, pressing, and finishing ability continue to make him a key figure in the team’s success.
With the League Cup secured, Maeda and his teammates will now turn their focus back to the Scottish Premiership and their ongoing Champions League campaign.
If his cup-final heroics are anything to go by, the forward will no doubt play a significant role in the challenges ahead.
