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Darmstadt 98 brings in dribbling talent Furukawa from Japan – fans are excited!
SV Darmstadt 98 signs 21-year-old Japanese midfielder Yosuke Furukawa to strengthen the offensive.
Darmstadt 98 brings in dribbling talent Furukawa from Japan – fans are excited!
SV Darmstadt 98 has made a promising transfer: Yosuke Furukawa, a 21-year-old attacking midfielder from Japan, will strengthen the Lilies in the future. The young kicker is moving from Jubilo Iwata to Darmstadt, although no information about the transfer fee or contract term has been published. All the more exciting is the anticipation of the start of training, where Furukawa can be seen in action by fans for the first time on Sunday, as Hessenschau reports.
Furukawa brings a lot of talent with him: sporting director Paul Fernie describes him as flexible, strong at dribbling and explosive. Last season he was already active on loan for the Polish first division club Gornik Zabrze and scored two goals and two assists in 25 games. He also played 19 times together with former national player Lukas Podolski, who has already gained experience in international competitions. Furukawa's market value increased from 350,000 to 800,000 euros, underlining his value to the Lilies, as Transfermarkt notes.
A new wind for the offensive
The reinforcement in the midfield comes at just the right time for the Darmstadt team, who want to bring a breath of fresh air into their offense in the new season. Furukawa himself emphasizes his excitement for the new team and the support he expects from the fans. It will be exciting to see how he performs in the second German league.
Japanese football has become increasingly influential in recent years, and talents like Furukawa show that there is also a lot of potential flowing from Japan to Europe. Data on national team and overseas players show that more and more Japanese footballers are active in major European leagues, reflecting the increasing globalization of the sport. This development will remain exciting in the coming years, as Nikkei shows.
The Lilies can therefore look forward to a talented newcomer who could not only increase their understanding of the game, but also their creativity on offense. The start of training on Sunday will certainly be an emotional highlight; The fans are excited to see how Furukawa will integrate into the team in the short term and attract attention with his strong dribbling skills.