Borussia Mönchengladbach Signs Japanese Midfielder Zento Uno Until 2030
Borussia Mönchengladbach has signed Japanese defensive midfielder Zento Uno, 22, from Shimizu S-Pulse for a bargain fee of around €500,000. The contract runs until 2030. Uno, a Japan national team player, passed his medical despite a recent ankle injury. He is Gladbach's fifth signing this window, adding a young, tactically disciplined midfield option to the Bundesliga club.
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Official: Shimizu S-Pulse's 22-year-old defensive midfielder Zento Uno joins Borussia Mönchengladbach
On June 18, Shimizu S-Pulse officially announced that midfielder Zento Uno has transferred to Bundesliga club Borussia Mönchengladbach. The 22-year-old defensive midfielder, who came through Japan's school football youth system, joined Shimizu S-Pulse in 2025 and quickly became a key player and team captain. He has also been capped for the Japan men's national team, making two appearances in the EAFF E-1 Football Championship. According to German Sky Sports, the transfer fee is approximately €500,000, and Uno has signed a four-year contract with the German club. His current market value on Transfermarkt is €750,000.
虎扑 - 足球Borussia Mönchengladbach Signs Japanese Midfielder Zento Uno Until 2030
Borussia Mönchengladbach has signed Japanese midfielder Zento Uno (22) from Shimizu S-Pulse on a contract running until June 30, 2030. The transfer was delayed after Uno suffered an ankle injury in late May, but the injury proved less serious than feared and he passed his medical without issues. Gladbach sports boss Rouven Schröder praised Uno as a defensively minded, tactically disciplined midfielder strong in tackles and running. Uno, who has played two seasons in the J-League and earned caps for Japan, said he had always dreamed of playing in the Bundesliga and was drawn to Gladbach due to its reputation in Japan. He is the fifth new signing for the club this window, following Yukhym Konoplia, Enzo Leopold, David Herold, and Daniel Batz. Gladbach also secured Swedish talent Samin Mujevic (16) from Malmö FF.
BILD - SportBorussia Mönchengladbach Signs Zento Uno on Bargain Transfer
Borussia Mönchengladbach has completed the signing of Japanese midfielder Zento Uno. The 22-year-old arrives from an undisclosed club at a bargain price and has agreed to a long-term contract running until 2030. The deal strengthens Gladbach's midfield with a young prospect for the future.
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Borussia Mönchengladbach has completed the signing of Japanese midfielder Zento Uno. The 22-year-old arrives at the Bundesliga club for a bargain transfer fee and has agreed to a long-term contract running until 2030. The move strengthens Gladbach's midfield with a young, cost-effective addition.
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Borussia Mönchengladbach has completed the signing of Japanese midfielder Zento Uno. The 22-year-old arrives at the Bundesliga club for a bargain transfer fee and has agreed to a contract that will keep him at the Lower Rhine club until 2030. The deal represents a low-cost acquisition for Gladbach, adding a young midfield option for the long term.
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