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Takumi MinaminoJapanese football player
Date of Birth: 16.01.1995
Country:  Japan |
Content:
- Takumi Minamino: Japanese Football Superstar
- Move to Red Bull Salzburg
- Transfer to Liverpool
- Loan to Southampton
- Transfer to Monaco
- International Career
Takumi Minamino: Japanese Football Superstar
Early Career in JapanTakumi Minamino, a Japanese footballer, began his career in his home country. He played 64 matches for the J-League club, scoring alongside Diego Forlán, before the team was relegated from the top division in 2014.
Move to Red Bull Salzburg
In 2015, Minamino joined the Austrian club Red Bull Salzburg on a contract until 2018. He made his debut in the UEFA Europa League against Villarreal and quickly became a regular contributor.
Transfer to Liverpool
In December 2019, Minamino signed a contract with Liverpool, joining the English Premier League giants on January 1, 2020. He made his debut four days later in an FA Cup match against Everton.
Loan to Southampton
Amidst limited playing time at Liverpool, Minamino was loaned out to Southampton in February 2021 for the remainder of the season.
Transfer to Monaco
On June 28, 2022, Minamino completed a permanent transfer to French club Monaco, signing a four-year deal. The transfer fee was reportedly €15 million, with €3 million in potential bonuses.
International Career
Minamino made his international debut for Japan in 2015 and was part of the Olympic squad in 2016. He played a significant role in the 2019 AFC Asian Cup, scoring a goal in the final despite Japan finishing as runners-up. He was also selected for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
