We are pleased to announce that Takahiro Akimoto Akimoto (26 years old), who was on loan to OH Leuven (Belgian first division), will be transferred to OH Leuven on a permanent basis.
The permanent transfer will take effect on July 1, 2024.

[Player name] Takahiro Akimoto Takahiro
[Date of Birth] January 31, 1998 (26 years old)
[Birthplace] Tochigi Prefecture
[Height/Weight] 170cm/65kg
[Soccer history] Yanase SC → Tochigi SC Soccer School → Tochigi SC Junior → Tochigi SC Junior Youth → Tochigi SC Youth → Kokushikan University → Tochigi SC → Urawa Reds → OH Leuven (Belgium/loan transfer)
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[Player Comments]
"I have made a permanent move to OH Leuven.
Thank you very much to everyone involved with Urawa Reds who gave us strength no matter what the situation.
The excitement of winning the ACL and the emotion of winning the Emperor's Cup made my heart warm and overflow with emotion like I'd never experienced before. I'm proud to have been able to fight as a Urawa Reds player for three years.
I will continue to run on a much bigger stage and fight with determination so that I can give back through my success.
Thank you, Urawa Reds."