THIS is the moment that emotions got the better Reo Hatate as he celebrated Kawasaki Frontale's title win.
Reports in Japan suggest the 23-year-old could be on the move to Celtic when he becomes a free agent on January 31.
A deal is reportedly close between both parties as Ange Postecoglou looks to tap in to the Asian market once more after success with Kyogo Furuhashi.
And this video of the versatile left-back tearing up during the J-League win celebrations has sparked theories that he was waving goodbye to to the club.
Hatate capped off an impressive campaign in Japan with a winners medal.
Frontale's draw with Urawa Reds meant they couldn't be caught at the summit of the table.
His joy then appeared to turn into tears, as DAZN TV cameras caught the full-back being comforted by teammates as he got emotional in the scenes of celebration.
This has fuelled speculation that this game was Hatate's farewell to the club, where he made his professional debut in 2019.
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— Jリーグ(日本プロサッカーリーグ) (@J_League) November 3, 2021
おめでとう㊗️🎉🎊#川崎フロンターレ @frontale_staff 🐬
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優勝決定直後のピッチで記念撮影📸✨旗手選手の目には涙も😭#Jリーグ pic.twitter.com/9sJkvorjM7
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