We would like to announce that Takahiro Sekine (31 years old) will be making a permanent transfer to Sydney FC (Australian Premier League).

[Player Name] Takahiro Sekine Sekine
[Date of Birth] Born April 19, 1995 (31 years old)
[Hometown] Saitama Prefecture
[Height/Weight] 167cm/61kg
[Position] Midfielder
[Football career] FC Tsurugashima → Urawa Reds Junior Youth → Urawa Reds Youth → Urawa Reds → FC Ingolstadt 04 → Sint-Truiden VV (loan) → Urawa Reds



[Player comments]
To everyone involved with Urawa Reds

Including my time at the academy, I've spent 17 years with this club, more than half of my life.

There are many Trial that I remember, but I will never forget the bitter disappointment of returning in the summer of 2019 and losing in the ACL final, and the joy of getting revenge against the same opponent in 2023 and winning the ACL title.
Winning in Asia and being able to compete against the world with the pride of Urawa Reds was a special moment, and it was also a moment that made me want to become even stronger.

No matter where I go, Urawa Reds will always be my home.
Up until now, I have tried to dedicate everything I have to helping Urawa Reds win titles and to sharing that joy with all of you.
To be honest, there were many times when I felt like giving up, but the support from the fans and supporters who believed in me and cheered me on really gave me strength.

I want to believe in myself and make the rest of my soccer career even better.

Anything can happen in the world of soccer, so I look forward to seeing you again somewhere.

Thank you so much!

We are REDS!