Consadole Sapporo officially announced the full transfer Tuesday of Japan forward Musashi Suzuki to Beerschot in Belgium's top flight.
The 26-year-old, who can play as a center forward or second striker, has scored 36 goals in 163 J-League first-division games, including a career-best 13 for Sapporo last season.
"I have a strong desire to test myself overseas. My aim is to take my career to the next stage," Suzuki said in a statement released by Consadole.
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"I think there is a tough road ahead, but I'll do my best to make my performances noticed back in Japan."
Born in Jamaica to a Jamaican father and Japanese mother, Suzuki began his professional career in 2012 when he joined second-division Albirex Niigata, then in the top flight, out of high school.
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His J-League career has also included stints with Mito Hollyhock, Matsumoto Yamaga and V-Varen Nagasaki.
Antwerp-based Beerschot were promoted to Belgium's top flight, the First Division A, this season.
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