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Ao Tanaka Transfer from Fortuna Düsseldorf to Leeds United
The transfer of Ao Tanaka to Leeds United was unexpected and left many fans stunned. BILDplus reveals what happened in the last days of the transfer window and why Fortuna Düsseldorf had no choice but to let the Japanese international go.
The Japanese midfielder leaves Fortuna Dusseldorf for 4 million and signs a contract until June 30, 2028. Tanaka has made 27 appearances for the Japanese national team, scoring 8 goals. He was raised in Kawashima Frontale and has been in Europe since the summer of 2021, exclusively playing in Germany with Fortuna (10 goals and 8 assists in 95 matches).
Ao Tanaka is transferring from Fortuna Düsseldorf to Leeds United in the Championship. Klaus Allofs, F95-Vorstand for Sport and Communication, mentioned that Tanaka had expressed his desire to transfer a long time ago. The opportunity arose shortly before the transfer window closed. Despite his value to the team, the club had to consider the financial aspects. Tanaka has been a crucial part of Düsseldorf's game, representing the club successfully at a World Cup and increasing their recognition in Japan.
The transfer of Ao Tanaka (25) to Leeds United in the 2nd English league has been finalized. A transfer fee of over 3 million Euros will be paid to Fortuna Düsseldorf.
Ao Tanaka has not been training with Fortuna Düsseldorf for days and was at a medical check at Leeds United (2nd League England) on Thursday. The official completion of the transfer for over 3 million euros is still pending.
Ao Tanaka (25) is finalizing his move to English second-division club Leeds United for a transfer fee of around 3 million euros. Thioune commented: 'We will replace him. How, of course, I will keep to myself! Some things can still develop.'
BILD reports that a concrete offer has been made to Ao Tanaka and Fortuna Düsseldorf. Leeds United, managed by Daniel Farke, has shown interest in acquiring Tanaka and has already contacted Düsseldorf. Leeds United is ready to trigger a release clause worth 3 million euros. The transfer could be completed very soon. Previously, Leeds had inquired about Tanaka a year ago but did not follow up.
The 'Daily Mail' reported that Leeds United is interested in the Japanese national player and has already contacted Fortuna. The club from the English Championship (2nd division) is reportedly ready to trigger a release clause of 3 million euros, and the transfer could happen very soon. However, according to BILD, there is no release clause in the midfielder's contract, so the transfer fee would be freely negotiable. Tanaka's market value is 4 million euros, but since he is only bound to Fortuna until the end of the season, it is unlikely he would bring in that much money.
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