On 26 August 2016, Asano was loaned out to VfB Stuttgart until the end of the season with an option for a further year. However, Asano was refused a work permit to play in the Premier League. Manager Arsène Wenger described him as 'a talented young striker and very much one for the future'. On 3 July 2016, Asano was announced as Arsenal's second signing of the season, subject to a medical and international clearance. Arsenal signs Japanese Takuma Chelsea signs Batshuayi.Due to his performances, Asano was named the J1 League Rookie of the Year. He helped the side lift the league title for a second time in 2015, this time adding nine goals in 34 appearances. He went on to win the J1 League in his debut season, making one appearance in the process.Īsano went on to win the Japanese Super Cup in 2014, while starting to break into the squad for the J1 League. His younger brother Yuya is also a professional footballer currently playing for J1 League side Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo.Ĭlub career Sanfrecce Hiroshima Īfter attending Yokkaichi Chuo Technical High School, Asano joined Sanfrecce Hiroshima at the age of 18 in January 2013. Takuma Asano ( 浅野拓磨, Asano Takuma, born 10 November 1994) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a forward for Bundesliga club VfL Bochum and the Japan national team. ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 28 March 2023 *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of

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