Thursday, 30th August, 2012
English Premier League side Southampton have announced the capture of Japan defender Maya Yoshida, subject to international clearance.
Yoshida has been bought from Dutch Eredivisie side VVV-Venlo, with Southampton paying an undisclosed fee for the 24-year-old centre-back.
The defender joined VVV-Venlo in 2010 from Nagoya Grampus and will now continue his career in the Premier League, a clear step up from the Dutch game.
"Saints are delighted to announce that Japanese international defender Maya Yoshida has agreed to join the club from Dutch side VVV-Venlo", read a statement posted on Southampton’s official website.
Yoshida himself was keen to express his delight at having landed with the Premier League outfit.
"To come to the Premier League was one of my biggest dreams since I was a child", said the Japan star.
"I am very grateful to be able to become a Saint and I will do my best for the team and for the supporters.
"I saw a video of the recent history of Southampton since the takeover, which showed me the great supporters when the club was promoted last season.
"I want to show them what I can do as soon as possible and hopefully impress them with my performances."
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