Japan attacker Takefusa Kubo has joined Real Sociedad from Real Madrid, his new club said Tuesday.
The 21-year-old playmaker joined Real Madrid from FC Tokyo in the summer of 2019 but has been loaned out in the three years since, spending time at Mallorca, Villarreal and Getafe.
"It is the club that best suits my style as a footballer, a very young team with ambition and desire. I am very happy to be part of the team," Kubo said during a press conference in the northern city of San Sebastian, the home to Sociedad.
"This year I hope to be able to bring out the best version of myself. I'm looking forward to starting training tomorrow with my teammates."
Sociedad came sixth in La Liga last season and will play in the Europa League this upcoming season.
Kubo is hoping to make Japan's World Cup squad for the tournament starting in November in Qatar.
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