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Manchester City Sign Japanese Goalkeeper Yamashita

Story Highlights
  • Manchester City have strengthened their squad
  • They have signed Japanese goalkeeper Yamashita
  • She has 74 caps for Japan and a wealth of domestic success

English Women’s Super League champions Manchester City have strengthened their squad with the signing of Japanese goalkeeper Ayaka Yamashita from INAC Kobe.

The 28-year-old has penned a three-year deal to move to England for the first time in her career.

With 74 caps for Japan and a wealth of domestic success, Yamashita brings a wealth of experience to the Cityzens.

She expressed her excitement at joining the club, stating that she is eager to test herself against the best in the world.

Yamashita becomes the third Japanese player to join Manchester City this transfer window, following the arrivals of Risa Shimizu and Aoba Fujino.

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