Celtic recruit Japanese midfielder Nakao

Defending SWPL champions Celtic have added Japanese midfielder Momo Nakao on deadline day.

The 22-year-old spent the past four four years in the United National Collegiate Athletic Association, playing for the University of Memphis.

In that time she never missed a match, scoring 15 goals and providing 15 assists in 79 appearances.

Nakao has represented her nation at youth level, playing at the U17 World Cup in 2018.

"She has great experience from Japan's youth national team and being captain for her college team," said head coach Elena Sadiku.

"The fans can expect a player that gives everything for her team-mates and the club. She's very professional and very talented. She has a great game vision and is very technical."