Liverpool bring in Japan international Fuka Nagano

"She's excellent on the ball, creative and tactically astute"

Author: PA Sport StaffPublished 14th Jan 2023

Liverpool have announced the signing of 23-year-old Japan international Fuka Nagano.

Midfielder Nagano, a former Asian Young Footballer of the Year, has joined the Reds from North Carolina Courage in America's National Women's Soccer League.

Liverpool manager Matt Beard told Liverpoolfc.com: "We're delighted to bring Fuka to Liverpool. She's a versatile midfield player who can play in the holding role or as an attacking option.

"She's excellent on the ball, creative and tactically astute, while her international experience with Japan speaks for itself."

Midfielder Nagano is Liverpool's third signing of the January transfer window, joining Gemma Bonner and Sofie Lundgaard.

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