By Rune Gjerulff@runegjerulff

Gladbach sign Japanese midfielder

Borussia Mönchengladbach have completed the signing of Zento Uno from Shimizu S-Pulse.

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22-year-old Japanese midfielder Zento Uno has been officially unveiled as a new Borussia Mönchengladbach player.

On Thursday, Die Fohlen confirmed the signing of Uno from Japanese club Shimizu S-Pulse on a contract running until 2030.

“Zento is a defensively minded, tactically disciplined midfielder who is strong in the tackle, covers plenty of ground and whose greatest strengths lie in his work off the ball,” said Gladbach sporting director Rouven Schröder.

“After two seasons in the J.League and his first appearances for the Japan national team, a move to the Bundesliga is the next step in his career, but also a demanding one. We believe that, with his character and determination, Zento has exactly what it takes to make that step successfully, and we are delighted to be able to support him on that journey.”

Uno, who has made two appearances for Japan’s national team, said:

“I have always dreamed of playing in the Bundesliga. Borussia is a huge club and is very well known in Japan through the Japanese players who have represented the club. When the offer came in, I knew immediately that I wanted to play for Borussia. I am very happy to be taking this step and am looking forward to the new challenge.”