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Former Chelsea & Man Utd favourite Juan Mata set to follow in Andres Iniesta's footsteps after rejecting Saudi Arabia and UAE

Juan Mata is reportedly set to follow Andre Iniesta's footsteps and move to Japan after rejecting offers from Saudi Arabia and UAE.

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Sota Kitano: Japan's teenage sensation blossoming like Kagawa and Minamino

Seventeen-year-old attacking midfielder Sota Kitano has come through the ranks at Cerezo Osaka as he follows in the footsteps of two of his country's recent superstars, Shinji Kagawa and Takumi Minamino

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Sota Kitano: Japan's teenage sensation blossoming like Kagawa and Minamino | Goal.com

Seventeen-year-old attacking midfielder Sota Kitano has come through the ranks at Cerezo Osaka as he follows in the footsteps of two of his country's recent superstars, Shinji Kagawa and Takumi Minamino

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Ryotaro Araki: Japanese wonderkid closing in on J-League history

Nineteen-year-old attacking midfielder Ryotaro Araki is aiming to become just the second teenager to score 10 goals in a J-League season as the teenager emerges as a potential star of the future for Japan

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Ayub Timbe: Vissel Kobe part ways with Kenya winger after five months

Kenya international Ayub Timbe has parted ways with Japanese top side Vissel Kobe after only five months.

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Ayub Timbe: Vermaelen beats Kenya star to Vissel Kobe monthly award

In April, Timbe was nominated for the award which he unsuccessfully vied for too.
The winger joined the J1 League after he could not break into the Reading first team in the Championship last year. He then returned to Beijing Renhe but left thereafter, paving the way for his move to Japan.
After Michael Olunga, who made his name at Kashiwa Reysol, Timbe is Kenya's second high-profile star to play in the Far East. Olunga won the Golden Boot in the 2020 J1 League season after netting 28 goals in 32 games and went ahead to lift the Most Valuable Player award, becoming the first African to do so in Japan.

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Ayub Timbe: Kenya winger with an assist for Vissel Kobe in draw vs Kashiwa Antlers

Against Antlers, Timbe was handed a start by coach Atsuhiro Miura and he did not disappoint as in the 28th minute, he weaved past Antlers defenders before laying a neat pass to Furuhashi, who made no mistake with his first time shot for the deserved lead.
The former Beijing Renhe winger was also involved as Kobe almost went 2-0 up in the 34th minute: after dribbling past two defenders, his cross to Sergi Samper was cleared out of the danger zone by Antlers defender Kim Machida.
On signing for the team, Timbe, who also played for EFL Championship side Reading on loan from Renhe, revealed how Harambee Stars striker Michael Olunga played a hand in his transfer to Kobe.

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Ayub Timbe: Kenya winger reveals Iniesta inspiration after Visssel Kobe debut

The 28-year-old, who also played for EFL Championship side Reading on loan from Renhe, has paid a glowing tribute to the former Spain and Barcelona midfielder, insisting his presence in the dressing room has inspired him since he joined the side and was looking forward to playing more matches with him.
“Being with Iniesta in the same changing room and in the same pitch, having conversations with him is a great experience for me,” Timbe said as quoted by
“He is a world-class player on and off the pitch. He has not played for a long time [due to injury], but I am looking forward to playing matches with him. I’m sure we are going to have good times in the coming games.”

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Ayub Timbe: Vissel Kobe unveil Kenya winger after transfer move

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In a recent one-on-one interview, Timbe, who also played for EFL Championship side Reading on loan from Renhe, revealed how Harambee Stars striker Michael Olunga played a hand in his transfer to Kobe.
“When I was in China I remember watching some of the Vissel Kobe games, there is one game I was so impressed about the team and since then I said to myself Kobe is really a good team and then you guys had Iniesta, you also had Lukas [Podolski], and I was always having this feeling it is a good club,” Timbe said during the interview recorded by

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Ayub Timbe: Harambee Stars forward completes Vissel Kobe transfer

"First of all, I want to thank the club for the trust to allow me to join them. It is a great feeling to be part of the Kobe family and I cannot wait to get started. See you soon," the forward said in a video posted by the club.
The two parties are yet to give details around the new deal for the Kenyan star.
Vissel Kobe have won various honours including being in the top-tier for 16, 11 seasons in the second-tier, two seasons in the third and eight seasons in the Regional Leagues. Timbe will now play alongside former Barcelona stars Iniesta and defender Thomas Vermaelen.

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