The 24-year-old Kawanami Takumi made his first-team debut for Hiroshima Sanfrecce at the age of 19. He was on loan to J2 League club Ehime FC before returning and establishing himself as a key midfielder for the team. This season, he has appeared in 15 matches across all competitions, scoring 3 goals for Hiroshima Sanfrecce.
In the 18th round of the J-League where Hiroshima Sanfrecce defeated Tokyo Verdy 4-1, Kawanami bid farewell to the fans. According to media reports, the transfer fee for his move is estimated to be around €1.5 million.