U-20 Japan international defender Yukinari Sugawara officially joins Eredivisie outfit AZ Alkmaar on a loan deal.

The former Nagoya Grampus Eight player, who was unveiled at a press conference on 21 June, said, “I want to wear this red uniform and win quickly.”

AZ finished 4th in the 2018/19 season and will compete in the Europa League second qualifying round. The club became league champion in 2008/2009 and won the KNVB Cup in 2012/13.

“I want to make history with this club,” said 18-year-old Sugawara.

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