Tottenham Hotspur have signed defender Kota Takai from J1 League side Kawasaki Frontale on a five-year contract.
Japan international Takai, 20, becomes the third centre-back to sign for Spurs this summer, following the arrival of Luka Vuskovic from Hajduk Split and Kevin Danso, whose loan move from Lens in the winter transfer window has been made permanent.
Takai will become the 16th Japanese player to play for a Premier League club when he makes his Spurs debut, should he feature before Leeds United midfielder Ao Tanaka.
Who is Kota Takai?
Born in Yokohama, Japan, Takai first joined River FC aged five, staying with them until moving to Kawasaki Frontale in 2011.
He was promoted to the senior side in 2022 and made his debut that year, going on to feature 49 times for the J1 League side and scoring four goals.
Takai has won four caps for Japan's senior side, making his international debut in a World Cup qualifier versus China last September. He also helped Japan reach the quarter-finals at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.
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When could Takai make his debut?
Takai's first match in Spurs colours could come against Reading in pre-season on 19 July.
Spurs begin their Premier League campaign at home to Burnley on 16 August.