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Kawasaki Sota (24, Kyoto Shopping Center), who refused to join the Japanese national team, seems to be close to advancing to the German Bundesliga.
Sky Sports Germany said on the 7th (Korea Standard Time) 'Mainz is likely to sign Kawasaki in a full transfer format after signing on loan' Kawasaki was included in the Japanese national team's list for the 2025 East Asian Football Federation (EAFF) E-1 Championship (hereinafter referred to as the East Asian Cup), but did not join. The reason was that he was preparing to move to the European league. Kawasaki "My dream was to play abroad. I think this is my last chance when I look at my age"I have expressed my will.
Kawasaki, who made his professional debut at Kyoto Sanga in 2020, drew attention while playing as a main player from his first year. Since then, he has continued to play in the J-League and has emerged as a key player in the team. He joined the final list of the 2024 Paris Olympics. However, the senior national team first convened in May 2023 but did not get a chance to play. He seemed to have another chance at the East Asian Cup, but as his advance to Europe became visible, he failed to make his senior national team debut again.
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Mainz qualified for the European Conference League in sixth place in the Bundesliga last season. Currently, not only Lee Jae-sung (33), a key resource of Hong Myung-bo, but also Hong Hyun-seok (26) are active.
The Japanese national team's coach, Hajime Moriyasu, announced the list of 26 players in the J-League alone. However, not only Kawasaki but also Takuma Nishimura (29, Machida Zelvia) failed to join the team due to conditions. With the closing of player registration, Japan will play this tournament with 24 players without a substitute. The Japanese team arrived at Gimpo International Airport on the 6th and completed its first day of weight training at its accommodation without official training.
Coach Moriyasu said at the official press conference of the tournament on the 6th, "I will fight for the championship."I'm preparing for this tournament, thinking about the part where the players' performance and experience are connected to the 'level-up' so that they can continue to grow in the national team," he said. Captain Nagatomo thinks nothing but victory as a team. The national team has been selected mainly by overseas players so far, but there are many good players in the J-League. "I want to appeal to the coach so that I can participate in my fifth World Cup personally."," he stressed.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
