Will probably seem a couple of more NT members going to Europe to help them get a spot for the World Cup. One of the biggest moves will be for Chase Anrie. His team is no longer in the High School tournament so his decision will probably be announced soon. He is probably going to Europe as everyone else who has signed for a J-League club has already been confirmed.
Chase Anrie needs to go Europe ASAP. Physically okay for his age and language barrier not an issue compared to other Japanese teenagers his age. Only domestic club worth signing with would’ve been Kashima Antlers.
According to info from last November European clubs interested in Chase Anrie are Ajax Amsterdam, AZ Alkmaar and VfB Stuttgart.
https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/c372613e9c626b9539fd8a79b528396981cf992c This kid from high school signed for Piast Gliwice in the Polish first div. Will start from the reserve team though
Ayumu Seko joining Grasshopper on loan. So many CB in Europe now. The competition will be extremely fierce for the NT Yoshida Tomiyasu Itakura Machida Watanabe Seko Ito
Heard about Shunki Higashi possibly moving to STVV few wks back but doubt so now, especially with Kagawa, etc. moving there. Players like Anrie and possibly Kuryu Matsuki, etc. can consider moving to Europe earlier than others. They seem to be slightly talented compared to their contemporaries.
What a time we live in where Japan has been producing almost endless talents in all positions. I'm eager to see the day Japan produces exceptionally brilliant local coaches as well.
There are rumors that Hasebe will stay on as part of Frankfurt's management to give some advice after he retires as a player. Maybe he will lead the way?
Yeah we have players in every position now. Just need someone to take reigns in GK, and possibly more depth at side back.
Marseille official tried to get Hiroki Saki back in Winter this year but it failed according to the club. They said in summer, they want to try it again. He is not very old, and I was wondering why he left after being a absolutely starting member. Would be nice before the World Cup to get gim back in Europe.
Looks like Hiroki Sakai is getting back to Ligue 1. Montpellier want to sign him. Also Marseille is still interessted,since they doesnt want to release him back to Urawa in the past. They try to sign him back the last year but Urawa declined.
https://www.sponichi.co.jp/soccer/news/2022/07/08/kiji/20220708s00002180077000c.html Shion Homma apparently to Brugge for a little more than 1 million. Really talented kid but, not gonna lie, not sure what he could add in Brugge? Best of luck to him...
Actually, a lot. He's been a pure joy to watch the last two seasons. Bruges gets to sell CDK and Lang for many money, Homma gets UCL football and Albirex (a J2 club) gets 3x what Cerezo got for Kagawa in 2010.
Yeah, but still, it's about how well they're doing. A J2 club gaining 1.2M euro... that's solid. Everyone wins with that move.