LIVERPOOL, England (AP) – Takumi Minamino will become the first Japanese player for Liverpool.
The Premier League leaders announced the signing of the 24-year-old Minamino on Thursday, saying he will officially join on Jan. 1
''It has been a dream, my dream to become a Liverpool player,'' the Japan attacking midfielder said. ''I'm so excited that the moment has come true.''
Minamino made a big impression in two games between Liverpool and Salzburg in the group stage of the Champions League this season.
A midfielder who can also play as a forward, Minamino joined Salzburg from Japanese club Cerezo Osaka in 2015.