A dismal season both in Spain as well as Europe has forced Real Madrid to splash the cash this summer to bolster the squad and reclaim the silverware. The Blancos have already spent more than €300m to rope in Eden Hazard, Luka Jovic, Rodrygo Goes, Eder Militao and Ferland Mendy. The re-appointment of Zinedine Zidane towards the closure of the previous term would boost them up furthermore and the spending spree so far this window should reignite the title fight with bitter rivals Barcelona.
They, meanwhile, have not stopped making new signings and have tied down Japanese teenager Takefusa Kubo from FC Tokyo for a fee of around £1.78m, according to Marca.
The 18-year-old is dubbed as the ‘Japanese Messi’ for his swift skills, technique and creativity while operating as a ‘number 10’. He had a youth spell at La Masia for four years but was forced to return to his homeland after the Blaugrana were found guilty of youth transfer breaches.
Kubo scored five times in 16 appearances this year for the J1 League outfit and has now returned to the La Liga to join the Castilla for the time being. The left-footed attacker is not only useful in an attacking midfield role but also as a second striker, False 9 and wide attacker. He is highly regarded for his composure, maturity, vision as well as game-reading traits, and therefore, is rated much ahead of his peers in his age group.
The youth sensation has represented his nation in various youth ranks before making his senior debut last Sunday in a friendly fixture against El Salvador. He has been included in Japan’s squad for the 2019 Copa America and would be monitored minutely by the Bernabeu faithful to have a closer look on his attributes.
It is difficult to break into Real’s star-studded senior side with several promising prospects having to part ways for regular minutes. But the arrival of Zidane must uplift the spirit among the youngsters who should follow the path led by Lucas Vazquez and Marco Asensio since their significant stride under the Frenchman’s tutelage.
Kubo, nevertheless, must work even harder to flourish his game furthermore and sharpen his skills in the European environment to stake a claim for first-team football. Madrid have reportedly offered him a five-year deal worth £890,000 a year, and the Asian sensation must justify the hype by showcasing his sheer excellence in the attacking third.
