Indian Super League club Jamshedpur FC announced the signing of Japanese midfielder Rei Tachikawa on a one-year-contract. The 25-year-old midfielder will join from Maltan side Sirens FC, where he made 23 appearances last season and scored two goals. The Japanese player brings plenty of experience to Jamshedpur FC.
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“He is a technical and a high-tempo player who can get forward to score goals with both feet as well as his head.
His passing game is very good and he is very competitive. He has played in Europe, too, and I think he will be an excellent signing for us,”
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said Cooper in a statement released by the club.
Rei Tachikawa on joining Jamshedpur FC
“The club has proved its worth on a national stage by winning trophies and entertaining fans, and I’m very happy to finally be here.
The culture of India and Jharkhand is unique and playing football is a challenge here and I welcome with open arms. I’m sure that I can help the team win even more this season,”
said Tachikawa in the release.
What will Tachikawa offer to Jamshedpur FC?
During his time in Europe, Tachikawa has established himself as a creative midfielder. However, he can also shift into multiple attacking positions and this versatility is what will make Tachikawa pivotal for the Red Miners. He’s composed on the ball and can create and find space in the final third. Rei could transform into a potent attacking threat for Jamshedpur FC. Tachikawa will definitely keep the opposition defenders on their toes.
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