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Kawasaki Frontale has confirmed that forward Shin Yamada is leaving the club, with a high-profile transfer to Celtic nearing completion. Yamada is set to address supporters following today’s Emperor’s Cup 3rd Round match against SC Sagamihara, which is likely his final appearance for Frontale before heading to Europe. The transfer has drawn significant attention, as Celtic is keen to finalize the deal and integrate Yamada into their pre-season preparations. His versatility across the front line is expected to provide Brendan Rodgers with more attacking options[4].

On the pitch, Kawasaki Frontale remains one of Japan’s most consistent teams, although the current season has seen a period of transition with a focus on nurturing young talent. After a slow league start, they have improved and now compete among the frontrunners, noted for their patient build-up play and high defensive line. In the Emperor’s Cup, they recently overcame Fukushima 4-3 in a thrilling encounter, highlighting both their attacking prowess and defensive vulnerabilities. Today’s round-of-32 clash against SC Sagamihara offers another chance at domestic silverware and squad rotation[3].

In continental competition, Kawasaki Frontale reached the AFC Champions League Elite final earlier this year, defeating Al Nassr 3-2 in a dramatic semi-final. However, their run ended with a loss to Al-Ahli in the final, marking another near-miss on the biggest stage in Asian football[5][7].

Transfer activity has also been notable this summer. Outgoings include youth prospect Kota Takai’s move to Tottenham, while incoming and outgoing players are tracked throughout the transfer window, reflecting the club’s ongoing process of renewal and adaptation[7][8].

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