Arsenal
Tottenham have confirmed the signing of Japan worldwide Kota Takai.
The 20-year-old defender has joined Spurs from Kawasaki Frontale on a five-year deal for a payment reported to be within the area of £5million.
Takai made his closing look for Kawasaki in Saturday’s 2-1 defeat of Kashima Antlers.
We’re delighted to announce the signing of Kota Takai from J1 League facet Kawasaki Frontale, topic to worldwide clearance and work allow ✍️
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) July 8, 2025
The 6ft 4in centre-back made his debut in an 8-0 win over Guangzhou in 2022 and shortly grew to become an integral a part of the facet, occurring to make 81 senior appearances and serving to them attain the 2025 AFC Champions League closing.
He made his worldwide debut final September in opposition to China.
Increased partitions ready for me – Takai
Talking on the pitch after the Kashima recreation, Takai confirmed he was leaving the J.League to additional his profession in Europe.
He stated: “I’ve determined to pursue one other purpose I’ve had since I used to be little: To play soccer in Europe.
“Any longer, I feel there can be greater partitions ready for me than ever earlier than, however I wish to make full use of the experiences I’ve constructed up till now.”
Takai turns into the third participant to finish a transfer to Spurs this summer season with each Kevin Danso and Mathys Tel making final season’s mortgage offers everlasting.
