According to reliable sources, Japan international Yusei Sugawara is set to end his five-year spell at Dutch Eredivisie side Alkmaar with a move to English Premier League rivals
Southampton
.. The transfer deal has been finalized and is expected to be officially announced in the coming days. Sugawara has signed a multi-year contract with Southampton, marking a new beginning in his career.
As a versatile right back, Yusei Sugawara played 42 games for Alkmaar last season, and not only was he solid on the defensive side, but also on the offensive side, contributing 4 goals and 9 assists, showing a high attacking threat and assisting ability. His market value has risen as a result, reaching €12 million according to the latest German transfer market data.
The signing of Yusei Sugawara will breathe new life into Southampton's side, with his pace, skill and breakaway ability being a rare weapon in the Premier League. Southampton fans have every reason to expect the Japanese fly-half to blend in with the team's current squad and work together to propel the Saints to better results in the new season.
