Leeds United confirm Ao Tanaka squad number and contract length after sealing transfer
Leeds United have today completed the signing of Japan international Ao Tanaka from Fortuna Dusseldorf. The versatile midfielder has joined the Whites for an undisclosed fee from the 2.Bundesliga club, penning a four-year contract.
Tanaka enjoyed a fruitful 2023/24 campaign for club and country, hitting 13 goals in 42 matches across all competitions.
A United statement read: "Bringing experience from his time playing in the 2. Bundesliga, Tanaka has also played 27 times for his national team.
"He represented his country at the 2020 Olympic Games, as well as the 2022 FIFA World Cup, where he scored the winning goal against Spain to send his nation into the knock-out stages of the competition.
"The 25-year-old began his career with Kawasaki Frontale in the J1 League, before securing a m...