Nagoya Grampus of soccer J1 announced that it will acquire Yoichiro Kakitani, a former Japan national team forward of Cerezo Osaka, with the aim of strengthening the offensive team, which is an issue.
This was announced by Grampus and Cerezo on the 24th.
Kakitani is 30 years old from Osaka prefecture.
Skillful ball control and speed to get out of the back of the opponent are the characteristics.
After joining Cerezo in 2006, he has grown into a center of attack and has participated in the 2014 World Cup Brazil tournament as a representative of Japan.
After playing for the Swiss Super League powerhouse Basel in the middle of 2014, he returned to Cerezo and played 24 games in the J1 league this season.
Grampus is aiming to strengthen the offensive team, which is an issue, and has proceeded with negotiations with Kakitani, and it has been decided to acquire it by complete transfer.
Through the club, Kakitani said, "I am very happy to be able to fight as a member of the Grampus. I will do my best to be recognized by the supporters. I will do my best. "