Rumours of Japan international Gaku Shibasaki moving to Mexico has emerged, Spanish newspaper Marca reported based on information from radio station Onda Cero.

It seems like Liga MX side Pumas (Club Universidad Nacional) have shown an interest in the Getafe midfielder. According to Marca, Pumas manager and ex-Real Madrid player Michel is planning to strengthen the midfield for the coming season, and has set his sights on Shibasaki.

Shibasaki struggled at Getafe this past season, where he was limited to just seven match appearances totaling 389 minutes of playtime, without register neither goals nor assists. It has been concluded that the 27-year-old does not figure in manager Jose Bordalas’ plans. Getafe are keen to sell Shibasaki if the right offer comes along. German and Portugal clubs are said to be monitoring the situation.

Shibasaki is currently representing Japan in the Copa America. He was last seen playing in the Kirin Challenge Cup against Trinidad and Tobago and El Salvador.

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