Ryota Morioka in action for Japan in a match against Brazil / Getty Images

Slask Wroclaw Snap Up J-League Star Morioka

WROCLAW, Poland. January 23 (PSN) – Ryota Morioka has signed with Slask Wroclaw on a 2.5-year contract.

In Wroclaw it is clear that the club is delighted that the Japanese international will now sport green, white and red colors.

The 24-year-old midfielder throughout his entire career has only represented Vissel Kobe, where he spent six seasons.

During this time in the J-League he played 160 matches, scoring 26 goals and recording 29 assists. Alongside to this he appeared twice for the Japanese national team.

At Slask Wroclaw he is expected to be the team’s main playmaker.

Ryota Morioka himself admitted that he wanted to continue his career in Europe.

“There was interest from several teams, but Slask was the most concrete and therefore I am in Wroclaw.” Morioka commented on the Slask official portal.

“Very happy with the move and I’m really looking forward to playing in front of the crowds in Wroclaw in our beautiful stadium,”

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