Celtic have completed the signing of midfielder Tomoki Iwata from Ange Postecoglou's former club Yokohama F Marinos.
The 25-year-old was named Japanese Player of the Year in November and signs on an initial loan deal with a compulsory option to make the deal permanent on a long-term contract in the summer.
The Scottish champions have already signed Alistair Johnston and Yuki Kobayashi in the January transfer window.
Postecoglou said: "We really are delighted to be bringing Tomoki to Celtic and I am sure he will be a player that our supporters will like.
"He is a versatile player who can operate in defence or in midfield, a really committed footballer with some great attributes. He is at a great age for us where his career is on the right trajectory, but he already has a good level of experience.
"He has just had a brilliant season, he is very deserving of the accolade he has recently received as Japan's Player of the Year and we are sure he can also bring this real high level of quality to our squad."
Iwata is Celtic's sixth signing from the Japanese top-flight since Postecoglou took over following his move from the J-League at the start of last season.
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