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Freiburg signs Japan forward Keisuke Gotō from Belgian club Anderlecht
The 21-year-old joins Freiburg on a straight transfer after scoring 10 goals and adding 5 assists in 28 Belgian Pro League appearances.
- On Thursday, Bundesliga club Freiburg announced the signing of Japan forward Keisuke Goto from Belgian club Anderlecht in a straight transfer.
- After joining Anderlecht from Iwata in January 2024, Goto spent last season on loan at Sint-Truiden, scoring 10 goals in 28 Belgian Pro League appearances.
- Sporting director Jochen Saier praised the 21-year-old, saying, "He likes to make runs in behind," while Goto stated, "I had the feeling from the start that management really wanted me."
- Goto joins Rihito Yamamoto as another Japanese player at Freiburg, which also recently signed goalkeeper Mio Backhaus from Werder Bremen.
- Before joining the Bundesliga team, Goto will prepare for World Cup group matches against the Netherlands, Sweden, and Tunisia with Japan's national squad.
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Freiburg signs Japan forward Keisuke Gotō from Belgian club Anderlecht
FREIBURG, Germany (AP) — Europa League finalist Freiburg is adding to its Japanese contingent by signing Japan forward Keisuke Gotō from Belgian club Anderlecht.
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Keisuke Goto leaves Anderlecht for Fribourg this summer. After a successful season in Saint-Trond, the Japanese striker will discover the Bundesliga. The transfer is estimated at 11 million euros, including bonuses, and marks a new stage in his career.
From Belgium to the Bundesliga: Keisuke Goto changes to the sports club. What distinguishes the 21-year-old striker and how the club assesses its debut.
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