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Michael Olunga quits China's Guizhou Zhicheng for Japan top side Kashiwa Reysol

Harambee Stars striker Michael Olunga will now play in the Japanase league after ditching China on Thirsday.

The towering striker has penned a three-year-deal move to Japan's top division side Kashiwa Reysol. The deal is worth about Sh300m and will see him pocket Sh15m per month.

Several clubs in Europe were in the race to sign the former Gor Mahia striker but he opted to try out the Japanese league and end his short stay in China with Guizhou Zhicheng. Olunga was on loan with Girona FC in La Liga last season.

Some of the teams that were fighting for Olunga’s signature include Turkish side Fenerbahce, Real Betis and Sociedad in Spain and Manchester City.