Official 2020 J. League Transfers and Rumors

Discussion in 'Japanese Club Football' started by Dax, Jan 1, 2020.

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  1. Dax

    Dax Moderator
    Staff Member

    Feb 29, 2012
    Nat'l Team:
    Japan
    Welcome 2020!

    Let's see which transfers we will witness this year.
     
  2. SamuraiBlue2002

    SamuraiBlue2002 Member+

    Dec 20, 2008
    Club:
    --other--
    Nat'l Team:
    Japan
    My random guess for this year will be Jiro Nakamura to RB Salzburg this summer.
     
  3. Gordon1995

    Gordon1995 Member+

    Oct 3, 2013
    Kashima seems to be strengthening their squad this year, probably signing Everaldo and a few J-league players e.g Tatsuki Nara and Sugioka, etc. and high school players like Itsuki Someno, etc.
     
  4. verde água

    verde água Member

    São Paulo
    Oct 4, 2017
    São Bernardo do Campo
  5. Samurai Warrior

    Samurai Warrior Member+

    Dec 2, 2008
    Nat'l Team:
    Japan
    I think Yuki Soma will go to Europe during this transfer window. Most probably to Sint Truiden.
     
  6. SamuraiBlue2002

    SamuraiBlue2002 Member+

    Dec 20, 2008
    Club:
    --other--
    Nat'l Team:
    Japan
    http://www.bellmare.co.jp/230425

    Wakatsuki negotiating an overseas transfer. One of the biggest surprises at the U-17 World Cup. Should be interesting to see where he goes in Europe.
     
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  7. SamuraiBlue2002

    SamuraiBlue2002 Member+

    Dec 20, 2008
    Club:
    --other--
    Nat'l Team:
    Japan
    The rumor is that the club is Juventus.
     
  8. seolseol

    seolseol Member+

    Apr 26, 2003
    Club:
    Manchester United FC
    Any possible moves this january? I dont mean 17 year olds im thinking players that will fight for a a-team spot.
     
  9. Gordon1995

    Gordon1995 Member+

    Oct 3, 2013
    Don't seem like any. I think a lot of the younger players(U-23 and below) might be scared to risking their Olympic spots if they move now.
     
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  10. Dax

    Dax Moderator
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    Feb 29, 2012
    Nat'l Team:
    Japan
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    Jun 25, 2019
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  12. seolseol

    seolseol Member+

    Apr 26, 2003
    Club:
    Manchester United FC
    When will Furuhashi leave for Europe?
     
  13. verde água

    verde água Member

    São Paulo
    Oct 4, 2017
    São Bernardo do Campo
  14. verde água

    verde água Member

    São Paulo
    Oct 4, 2017
    São Bernardo do Campo
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  15. Samurai Warrior

    Samurai Warrior Member+

    Dec 2, 2008
    Nat'l Team:
    Japan
    The team's playstyle suits him.
     
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  16. Gordon1995

    Gordon1995 Member+

    Oct 3, 2013
    #16 Gordon1995, Jul 23, 2020
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    Nice, Keita Endo is a pretty neat player. He might be able to start the resurgence of Japanese players going straight to Bundesliga and being starters like how it was circa 2011-2013 back then when players go directly from J league to Bundesliga e.g Inui and Kiyotake, etc.

    I think the player that should go now the most are the likes of Koki Machida(especially now that Shoji is back in J league), Koki Ogawa, So Fujitani, Kaoru Mitoma and Tatsuki Seko, etc. They are the olders one among the Olympic generation (born in 1997 and younger). There is a chance that the Olympics might not be held next year as well, hence they should maybe go try it out in Europe as they have the potential.

    Maybe a few who are a year or two younger like Kento Misao and Ryoya Ogawa, etc. can give it a shot as well even though they are not the Olympic generation as they are not that old yet and have some potential.

    Then those who are not doing so well like Shibasaki, etc. can come back to the J league.
     
  17. Whispered11

    Whispered11 Member+

    U.C. Sampdoria
    Japan
    Oct 4, 2011
    Munich, Germany
    Club:
    UC Sampdoria
    Nat'l Team:
    Japan
  18. Samurai Warrior

    Samurai Warrior Member+

    Dec 2, 2008
    Nat'l Team:
    Japan
    According to news article: he will play his last match for Yokohama F Marinos this Sunday against Consadole Sapporo before flying to Germany to finalize his move to Union Berlin.
     
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  19. Gordon1995

    Gordon1995 Member+

    Oct 3, 2013
  20. Dax

    Dax Moderator
    Staff Member

    Feb 29, 2012
    Nat'l Team:
    Japan
    I have already opened the thread, you can consider it done
     
  21. Gordon1995

    Gordon1995 Member+

    Oct 3, 2013
    Rumors are that FC Lille is interested in Jun Nishikawa and has plans to buy him and loan him to Belgian Div 1 club Royal Mouscron-Peruwelz. Not sure how reliable it is though.
     
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  22. Samurai Warrior

    Samurai Warrior Member+

    Dec 2, 2008
    Nat'l Team:
    Japan
    Lille is a great club to develop and hone young talents and then sell them to bigger clubs in Europe. Edin Hazard is the most famous product of their system, and recently they sold Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen to Napoli for 45 million euros = 52 US million dollars (81 million euros with bonuses and add-ons = 95 US million dollars).

    From my perspective, I think this is the best option for Nishikawa as he will stagnate if he will stay in Japan. He has an exceptional raw talent, but does not know how to utilise it, neither coaching staff at both NT and club are doing him any good.

    He needs to improve some aspects of his game, such as pace, physicality, and urgency. In addition, he needs to sort out in which position he shall play, whether as a winger, second striker, side-midfielder, behind the striker (a No.10), or false 9. For me I think his skillset is more suitable for an advanced central midfielder (a No.8) just like Modric at Real Madrid.

    All of this issues cannot be resolved if he stays in Japan, or he will be another wasted talent.
     
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  23. Gordon1995

    Gordon1995 Member+

    Oct 3, 2013
    Hmm, not sure if I agree with him being an advanced central midfielder. He seems to play a bit forward to be a central midfielder, maybe an attacking midfielder like Ozil's type seems more likely plus his vision for passing and ball control is nowhere near Modric imo.

    Plus, he is taller by Modric by a bit, hence mobility wise, I don't think he will be able to move as fast as quickly and cover as large as a distance Modric is usually able to cover.

    The player that I think that can play Modric's role in then JNT might be Kubo now but he seems to be used on the wings more these days.

    Shibasaki/Kagawa used to be the most suitable imo but they seems to have fallen off the radar by abit now.
     
  24. GunnerTNB

    GunnerTNB Member+

    Apr 4, 2011
    São Paulo
    Club:
    Botafogo Rio Janeiro
  25. Dax

    Dax Moderator
    Staff Member

    Feb 29, 2012
    Nat'l Team:
    Japan
    Musashi Suzuki to newly-promoted Beerschot seems all but done.
    Announcement should be incoming, along with a multi-year contract.
     

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