Former Japan national team Takashi Inui, who returned to Cerezo Osaka in soccer J1 for the first time in about 10 years, met online and decided to return, saying, "I thought it would be this team if I came back to the J League again." I told you the reason.
33-year-old Inui, who scored two goals in the World Cup Russia tournament three years ago and contributed to Japan's final tournament, was playing in Spain's first division Eibar until last season. He left the team after the season and returned to Cerezo for the first time in about 10 years.
Inui held an online press conference on the 2nd and explained why he decided to return to the old nest, "I thought it would be this team if I came back to the J League again. Even if I went abroad, I would always support Cerezo's supporters. I was asked to do it, and I wanted to play in front of that supporter. I decided to come back because the timing was good for me. "
Regarding the current impression of Cerezo, he said, "I have the impression that I am less energetic than when I was there. There are not many energetic players, so I hope I can pull it."
On top of that, he was enthusiastic, saying, "Being able to play abroad for a long time has become an irreplaceable asset for me, so I would like to convey that experience to young Cerezo players."