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Padraig Whelan·14 July 2024
Southampton swoop for Japan international
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Southampton have announced the signing of Japanese defender Yukinari Sugawara from Dutch side AZ.
The 24-year-old has put pen to paper on a four-year deal at St Mary’s ahead of their return to the Premier League.
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A right-back by trade, he made history at Alkmaar by making the most appearances in European competition in club history with 53.
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And he also revealed how a pre-season meeting with the Saints last summer made a mark on him.
“To come to Southampton and to play in the Premier League is one of my biggest dreams since I was young, so I am really excited to be here.” Sugawara stated.
“Last summer I played against Southampton in the pre-season. I felt Southampton played very good football with the ball; they didn’t play long balls, only short passing, they played smart.”
The defender has won 13 caps to date with the Blue Samurai.
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