Celtic Announce Another Major Parkhead Exit Alongside Wilfried Nancy

Celtic FC has confirmed a significant departure from Parkhead, marking another key exit amid a turbulent season under manager Wilfried Nancy. The club, struggling with defensive instability and poor form—including a recent 3-1 defeat to Rangers—has sanctioned the early termination of defender Jahmai Simpson-Pusey's loan from Manchester City[1]. This move ends a disappointing spell for the young center-back, who arrived in August as a development prospect but barely featured.

Simpson-Pusey played just twice for Celtic: once in the Premiership and once in the League Cup. Despite early-season injuries and rotation needs, he was overlooked by Brendan Rodgers, interim boss Martin O’Neill—who gave him a single start against Kilmarnock in November—and now Nancy. Under Nancy, amid constant backline tinkering, the loanee remained unused, prompting his January return to City for further opportunities elsewhere[1].

This exit follows the loan departure of Japanese defender Hayato Inamura to FC Tokyo until season's end[4]. The 23-year-old, signed from Albirex Niigata last summer, made only one senior appearance—a strong showing in a 3-0 win over Livingston—before fading under O’Neill and Nancy. Inamura cited personal growth as his motivation, aiming to learn from Tokyo's squad.

Amid these outflows, Celtic eyes incomings. Julian Araujo has arrived on loan from Bournemouth, with Jocelin Ta Bi poised as a second signing—a right winger project player—in the coming days[2]. Critics question Nancy's tactics and the board's faith in him, as the Hoops unravel. Fan frustration boiled over post-Rangers loss, with shocking footage showing players "slaughtered" by supporters outside Celtic Park[5].

These moves signal a January reset, but concerns linger over recruitment and stability at Parkhead[3]. (Word count: 298)