Hashioka Sends Clear Warning To Celtic As He Agrees Personal Terms With…

Hashioka Sends Clear Warning To Celtic As He Agrees Personal Terms With Hearts

 

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND –  Japanese international Daiki Hashioka has fired an early warning to Scottish Premiership rivals Celtic after agreeing all personal terms with Heart of Midlothian, as the Tynecastle club edges closer to completing a major summer signing. Talks between Hearts and SK Slavia Prague are now in their final stages over a transfer fee reported to be in the region of €3.5 million, with well‑placed sources expecting the deal to be fully concluded later today ahead of an official unveiling early next week.

 

The 27‑year‑old defender arrives in Edinburgh fresh from a standout campaign in the Czech Republic, where he played a key role as Slavia Prague secured the 2025–26 Czech First League title. His consistent performances, tactical discipline and overlapping attacking threat established him as one of the league’s most dependable full‑backs, attracting interest from several clubs across Europe before Hearts moved decisively to secure his signature.

 

Speaking publicly for the first time since agreeing terms, Hashioka made his ambitions clear — and sent a direct message to the league’s established elite: “I know exactly what this club wants to achieve, and I am here to help make it happen. Celtic are a huge name, but we are ready to compete at the highest level. We will show every team in this league that Hearts mean business this season.”

 

Hearts have made no secret of their desire to bridge the gap to the top of the table, and Hashioka’s arrival represents a significant statement of intent. Comfortable operating on either flank but most effective at right‑back, he brings Champions League qualifying experience, leadership qualities and a winning mentality forged during his successful spell in Prague.

 

Club officials confirmed negotiations are almost complete: “We are very close to reaching full agreement with Slavia Prague. Daiki is a player we have admired for some time — he fits our style perfectly and shares our hunger for success. We hope to be able to make a full announcement very soon.”

 

For Hashioka, the move marks the next major step in an impressive career: “This is a big challenge and one I am ready for. I cannot wait to meet my new team‑mates, run out at Tynecastle and give everything to bring joy to our supporters.”