
Japan national team defender Kota Takai has joined the English club "Tottenham." This was reported by Euro-football.ru.
This was announced by the official website of the "Spurs." The contract signed with the 20-year-old player is set for 5 years.
Takai previously played for his home country Japan's club "Kawasaki Frontale," where he was developed. He made his debut in the main squad at the age of 17.
In the last season, Takai played a total of 31 matches in all competitions as a central defender, scoring 2 goals and receiving 3 yellow cards. His team reached the final of the Asian Champions League.
Takai has played 4 matches for the national team. A year ago, he won the Asian Youth Championship.
The Transfermarkt portal estimates the player's market value at 2.5 million euros