Premier League club Southampton have officially announced the signing of FC Tokyo midfielder Kuiki Matsuki.
The 21-year-old Kuiki Matsuki, a product of the FC Tokyo youth academy, has made 79 appearances for the team to date, scoring seven goals and providing thirteen assists, and became the team captain this season.
In terms of international duty, Kuiki Matsuki has served as captain of the Japan U20 national team and has made 18 appearances for the U23 national team.
Due to work permit restrictions, Kuiki Matsuki will not join the Premier League directly; instead, he will be loaned out to Göztepe in the Turkish Super Lig for the new season.