Of course he's a risk, but he has done wonders in Aus and Japan. I get the fact that the PL is next level x some margin.
He tried to get Mitoma to join him at Celtic. Has an eye for talent and develops young players.
Ange Postecoglou has revealed that he tried to bring Brighton winger Kaoru Mitoma to Celtic at the same time he sealed a switch for Kyogo Furuhashi.
Mitoma has been in stunning from the Albion this season scoring nine goals and bagging six assists in all competitions over the past five months.
The Japanese international was usually utilised from the bench under the leadership of Graham Potter, but since Roberto De Zerbi took over he has been given a new lease of life.
Mitoma’s form has resulted in plenty of speculation surrounding his name, with the likes of Manchester United, Manchester City and Real Madrid all linked, but Postecoglou has now detailed how he could have ended up playing in the Scottish Premiership.
Asked if Mitoma was a player he was aware of, Postecoglou explained: “Yeah, I tried to get him but it was already almost done for him to go to Brighton.
“Him and Kyogo were the first two players I tried to bring across here. Mitoma would have been a good signing but unfortunately for us, Brighton also have a very good scouting network.