Leonino exclusive: Sporting eye Arouca midfielder all season | OneFootball

Sporting have Taichi Fukui on their radar for the future. The transfer window has closed, but the Arouca midfielder remains on the green-and-white hierarchy’s shortlist and will be closely monitored throughout the season, Leonino has learned.

According to information gathered by our newspaper, the Japanese footballer has a profile that appeals to those at Alvalade and is seen as a potentially affordable solution for midfield, provided he maintains the progress and performances he has shown in recent times.

At 22, Vasco Seabra’s player has traits highly valued by Sporting’s scouting department, especially his ability to play as a central midfielder or in a deeper role. The Japanese player stands out for his energy, decision-making quality, and ability to get into advanced areas, and he can play as a 6 or an 8.

Last season, he finished with four goals and five assists in 35 matches, numbers that helped put him on the radar of bigger clubs. Sporting’s interest is not exactly new. In May this year, the player was already mentioned as one of the options being considered for the Alvalade club’s midfield.

Developed at Sagan Tosu, Taichi Fukui made the jump to European football at a very young age, joining Bayern Munich in 2023. After playing for the Bavarians’ B team, he found in Portuguese football the room he needed to grow, first at Portimonense and then at Arouca, which ultimately decided to fully back his potential.

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