Kyogo has opened up on his new contract at Celtic.
The Japanese star is excited to get down to work under new manager Brendan Rodgers this summer.
The Irishman replaced Ange Postecoglou last month as he sealed his sensational return to the club.
He was dealt a huge blow as Jota left the club last week as the Portuguese winger headed for Saudi Arabia.
Since then though, Rodgers has been laying down a marker by signing up three of the club's best players on long-term contracts.
Kyogo, Diazen Maeda, and Callum McGregor have all signed bumper deals to further underline their commitment to the Parkhead club.
And the former is delighted to have extended his stay with the Scottish champions, as he now looks forward to working under Rodgers and learning from his experiences as a coach in the Premier League.
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Asked about working under a new boss, Kyogo told Celtic TV: "He's a brilliant manager.
"I'm happy to be working with him and I would like to return the favour by playing well with success.
"I'm really delighted, to be honest. I'm happy that it (new contract) shows how much they value and need me. For the team and for the people who support and, eventually, for myself, I will continue to improve and deliver the success."
After the club's training camp in Portugal this week, the Hoops will head to Asia for a tour of Japan.
Kyogo is thrilled to get the opportunity to return home with Celtic.
He said: "I’m really excited about it and excited to play in front of Japanese fans. Many players from Celtic are going so I want them (Japanese fans) to know about us and become our fans.
“Also, many people from Scotland are coming down and I want them to enjoy Japanese culture too.
“They will be two tough games but if we can deliver what we are working and believing in, then they will be good games and the good results will follow, and we will play with high confidence in ourselves.”
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