RB Leipzig sign Japanese attacker and send him out on loan

Ota Yamamoto has been confirmed as a new player for RB Leipzig.

>The 22-year-old Japanese attacker has signed a contract running until 2031 with Die Roten Bullen, making the switch from Kashiwa Reysol.

>Yamamoto will immediately be sent out on a one-year loan to RB Ōmiya Ardija, where he also spent last season on loan.

>During that spell, the forward scored 10 goals and provided three assists in 19 appearances.

>Ota Yamamoto is a natural attacking midfielder, but is also capable of playing as a second striker or operating as a winger.