Freiburg set to sign Japanese midfielder
SC Freiburg is reportedly set to sign Japanese midfielder Rihito Yamamoto. The transfer fee is expected to be €8 million from VV St. Truiden. Yamamoto had a productive season, scoring five goals and providing seven assists in 38 appearances.
- ▪SC Freiburg are set to sign Japanese midfielder Rihito Yamamoto.
- ▪Freiburg will pay €8 million to VV St. Truiden for the transfer.
- ▪Yamamoto scored five goals and provided seven assists in the 2025/26 season.
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