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Tottenham Signs Rising Star Kota Takai for £5 Million

7/8/2025

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Tottenham Hotspur has secured a promising talent, 20-year-old Japan international defender Kota Takai, from Kawasaki Frontale for £5 million on a five-year contract. Recognized as the J-League's best young player in 2024, Takai brings international experience with four caps for Japan, aiming to strengthen Spurs' defense under new manager Thomas Frank.

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Tottenham Hotspur has secured a promising talent, 20-year-old Japan international defender Kota Takai, from Kawasaki Frontale for £5 million on a five-year contract. Recognized as the J-League's best young player in 2024, Takai brings international experience with four caps for Japan, aiming to strengthen Spurs' defense under new manager Thomas Frank.