Kota Takai (Kawasaki Frontale > Tottenham Hotspur)
July 2025
Tottenham have completed the signing of 20-year-old defender Kota Takai from Japan’s Kawasaki Frontale on a five-year deal, reportedly worth around £5 million.
Takai arrives with international experience, having earned four caps for Japan after debuting against China. Spurs view him as a long-term investment with strong defensive presence and aerial ability.