Kyogo, 30, has been a huge player for Celtic since joining from Vissel Kobe in summer 2021 and captain Callum McGregor hopes the club can hang on to him.

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Celtic captain Callum McGregor is determined to shake off the tag of “nearly men” in Europe by sealing Champions League progress.

The Hoops captain is sick of hard luck tales against Europe's elite as he looks to seal a knockout spot with a game to spare

Celtic FC Captain Callum McGregor spoke to the media ahead of The Bhoys' UEFA Champions League clash against BSC Young Boys at Celtic Park. Full Press Conference Courtesy of UEFA.

Celtic captain Callum McGregor says the current team don't want to be remembered as Champions League "nearly men" and is relishing their "shootout" against Young Boys on Wednesday night. Three points at home to the side bottom of the 36-team table would all but secure Celtic's place in the play-off stage for the first time since 2013.

CALLUM McGREGOR is determined Celtic won’t be Champions League nearly men. Victory against Swiss side Young Boys — who are rock-bottom of the revamped 36-club league table after six straight

Celtic qualified for the play-off phase of the Champions League after a late own goal earned a deserved 1-0 win over Young Boys. Visiting captain Loris Benito knocked the ball into his own net in the 86th minute after substitute Adam Idah’s effort was saved by goalkeeper Marvin Keller following Reo Hatate’s excellent through ball.

Opposition sides in Europe are now showing Celtic more respect, Callum McGregor says. The Hoops skipper spoke ahead of Celtic’s showdown with BSC Young Boys in the Champions League, knowing a victory in that tie would secure progression to the knockout play-offs of the competition.

Callum McGregor celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Scottish Cup Fourth Round match between Celtic and Kilmarnock at Celtic Park on January 18, 2025. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/) The Bhoys should have been high and dry by the half-time whistle in Paradise but allowed Derek McInnes’ team to go in level through some terrible misses in front of goal.

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