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Japan's Ritsu Doan joins Frankfurt from Bundesliga rivals Freiburg

Eintracht Frankfurt have signed Japan forward Ritsu Doan on a five-year manage to 2030 from Freiburg, the Bundesliga club said on Thursday.

The 27-year-old Doan, who has acquired 57 caps with Japan, joins after three years at Freiburg, where he scored 26 goals and set up another 23 in 123 matches.

Frankfurt completed third in the league last season and will compete in the Champions League.

“Ritsu Doan has proved his real quality over recent years in the Bundesliga and brings with him the type of skills that will assist us accomplish our goals,” Eintracht board member for sport Markus Krosche said in a statement.

"He has acquired plenty of international undergo in a Japan jersey, and his technique, speed and mindset certainly made him stand out in recent years when he was at Freiburg.

"We’re delighted that Ritsu has signed with us.

”Prior to the Bundesliga, Doan possessed spent four seasons in the Dutch league with Groningen and PSV Eindhoven.

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