Celtic star Callum Osmand reveals details of texts with Daizen Maeda as he names THREE huge traits he admires

BARELY a week goes by when Callum Osmand doesn’t swap texts with Daizen Maeda. Now he’d love to send out a message he can fill the gap left by the Japanese ace at Celtic. Osmand saw his first year in…

By Gareth Law · The Scottish Sun

Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 9:32 PM

Key Things to Know

Callum Osmand revealed he regularly exchanges texts with Daizen Maeda and admires his power, running, and movement.
Maeda completed a £10million transfer from Celtic to Ipswich during the summer transfer window.
Osmand scored two goals against Hearts on his first start before coming off at half-time with tight hamstrings.

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Celtic attacker Callum Osmand has revealed that he remains in regular contact with former teammate Daizen Maeda following the winger's £10million summer transfer to Ipswich. The 20-year-old explained that they frequently exchange supportive text messages after scoring, naming Maeda's power, running, and attacking runs in behind as the key traits he seeks to replicate at Celtic.

After enduring a long injury layoff, Osmand scored twice against Hearts in his first start before being substituted at half-time due to tight hamstrings as a precaution. He confirmed he is also taking tactical advice from Celtic assistant manager Shaun Maloney as he looks ahead to Thursday's Europa League match against Celta Vigo.

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