Makoto #Hasebe verlässt den #Club und wechselt zu Eintracht Frankfurt. http://t.co/V3URexNBnw #fcn— 1. FC Nürnberg (@1_fc_nuernberg) June 2, 2014 will update when the number of years in the contract is known
http://www1.skysports.com/football/...t-have-snapped-up-makoto-hasebe-from-nurnburg How come it was a free transfer? Last year he signed a 3-year contract with Nürnberg. http://www1.skysports.com/football/...ree-deal-to-sign-makoto-hasebe-from-wolfsburg Could someone explain to me?
Oh snap! First headline: Hasebe transfers to Frankfurt Second headline: Tomoko Honda (Hasebe's ex) holds her wedding
why, because they are both japanese they should be best buddies and Inui should automatically feel great again ?
I was thinking more along the lines that part of Hasebe's job will be considered as getting/keeping Inui in line. And by proxy it is Inui's last chance with Frankfurt. I don't think this arrangement has much to do with them being "best buds" and more to do with bringing in somebody from same culture and language who can enact the kohai/senpai relationship. The coach' comments suggests he's thinking that way, and at least part of his interest in Hasebe is related to leadership capabilities -- demonstrated by being captain of JNT.
scoring for fun in a test match #SGELIVE Schöner Schuss von Hasebe, er trifft den Pfosten. 24 Min. gespielt, weiter 5-0 #SGE #SGELIVE— Eintracht Frankfurt (@Eintracht) September 16, 2014
I am a bit surprised that nobody made any meaningful comment on the performances of Hasebe. I have to say that the performances of Hasebe for Frankfurt so far were brilliant. His passing, vision and technical skills were great. He was probably the best player of Frankfurt in the last games. There is no doubt that he is the best DM that Japan has to offer and I hope that he continues to play for Japan even after the Asian Cup. Compared to Hasebe players like Yamaguchi and Shibasaki can be considered nothing more than average.
Hasebe's role with Frankfurt is interesting this year. He has more freedom to go forward with Medojevic (interestingly, Hasebe left Wolfsburg because Medojevic was in favor in DM role.. and now, they are playing together) sitting deeper.
BS Japan is all about youth and when you're past 26, it is strongly advised to retire from the national team. No doubt Hasebe will captain the team at the Asian Cup.