​The Japan international has consistently voiced his ambition to prove himself in English football and believes the moment may be ripe to pursue that ambition if the chance arises. Speaking at a press conference launching his autobiography, the 28-year-old told Daily Record: “I’ve always said I want to play in the Premier League. In terms of timing for a transfer, I think this is the right moment. But you never know what will happen.” Maeda acknowledged that his age could hinder interest from Premier League clubs, noting, “It’s tough because I’m 28 years old, and when I speak to people, there’s a kind of ‘hmm’ feeling.” Have your say – join the Celtic conversation in our comments section below. Matthew Marr’s debut book, Celtic And the Bould Bhoys, Glory to Their Name, is available now at Celticstarbooks.com. Click to order for just £10 plus P&P. Quick tip: add Celticshorts.com as your preferred source on Google News for fast access to Celtic content you value—the change is noticeable in seconds. Hail Hail! Click to join Celtic Pools for better SEO.