Primeira Liga side Portimonense unveiled Koki Anzai, their new signing from Kashima Antlers, at a press conference on 17 July.

Anzai shared his immediate impression of the place. “I came to Portimao and really enjoyed the delicious food. It’s near the sea and I like the scenery of the town very much,” he said. “There are many cheerful players in the team, so the ice was quickly broken.”

Looking ahead to his maiden season abroad, the 24-year-old full-back said, “I’m going to play many games this season, and I hope to contribute to the team’s victory.”

As to why Anzai picked the number 22, he explained, “Atsuto (Uchida, ex-teammate at Kashima Antlers) wore the same number when he went abroad at 22.”

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