Gordon Strachan has backed Reo Hatate to do "extraordinary things" after completing his move to Celtic.
The Japanese midfielder completed his anticipated Parkhead exit following four years at the club. It was believed he previously desired a move to a top five league, but his downturn in form saw him move to the Championship instead.
Hatate was one of Celtic's best players for his first three-and-a-half seasons. But last season saw him become a bit-part player as he failed to find the same spark.
Former Parkhead boss Strachan admits the 28-year-old has not been at his best. However, he sees him as capable of achieving big things down in England - provided he is played in a midfield three.
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Speaking to Midnite as part of its ‘Built Different Index’ launch, he said: "Hatate has got it. He has to play with three in midfield, but he can play, take the ball and go forward. He can do extraordinary things, that’s for sure.
"He’s a wonderful footballer and hopefully he gets back to where he was for those first three years, when he came to the club. He did very well at Celtic.
"We can always have times in our careers when we’re not at our best. I’ve done that myself. My last season at Manchester United wasn’t very good and so I went to Leeds and improved."
