Only back in April 2022, Kōta Takai was about to make his professional debut as a 17-year-old coming through the ranks of J1 League outfit Kawasaki Frontale. On Tuesday, his rapid rise over the past three years took another big leap as his move to Tottenham was confirmed by the Premier League giants.

The Premier League is the target of many football players across the world, but one star, after being linked with Chelsea and Tottenham in the past, looks to be getting his move

(Reuters) -Tottenham Hotspur have signed Japan defender Kota Takai on a five-year contract from J-League side Kawasaki Frontale, the Premier League club said on Tuesday. Financial details were not disclosed but British media reports said Europa League champions Tottenham paid a fee of five million pounds ($6.