U-turn in Nijmegen: Kento Shiogai transfer falls through after medical examination | OneFootball

Kento Shiogai’s transfer to Red Bull Salzburg has fallen through due to a failed medical, NEC announced today. The club seemed set to cash in on the attacker’s impending departure, but now the Nijmegen team are missing out on millions.

According to NEC, the transfer broke down ‘in good mutual consultation’ after an injury was detected during Shiogai’s medical examination. Salzburg ideally wanted to take the Japanese player to the Club World Cup, and because of this, ‘the medical staff did not dare to give the transfer the green light’, NEC indicates.

‘Given the importance of mutual trust and a good basis for a transfer, both parties subsequently jointly decided not to proceed with the transfer at this time.’

The Nijmegen team were reportedly set to receive 4.5 million euros for Shiogai. The striker played 28 official matches for NEC and scored five goals.

GBeNeFN | Max Bradfield