Who signed Kagawa for United?
Borussia Dortmund
Shinji Kagawa has completed his move to Manchester United from Borussia Dortmund for an undisclosed fee. The Japan midfielder has signed a four-year deal after passing a medical with the Old Trafford club on Friday. United manager Sir Alex Ferguson says he expects the 23-year-old to prove a big success in England.
What happened to Kagawa at United?
Kagawa was loaned to Turkish side Besiktas during the second half of the 2018-19 season after falling out of favour under Lucien Favre at Dortmund. He then moved to Real Zaragoza in Spain’s second division on a permanent deal, only for his contract to be terminated just over one year later in October 2020.
When did Kagawa leave United?
Indeed, when Greek club PAOK announced Kagawa’s departure in December 2021, with the player’s contract terminated by mutual consent, there will be some who cheered him on at Old Trafford who took days to register the latest development in his career.
How long was Kagawa at United?
two years
Shinji Kagawa spent two years at Man Utd and the Japanese star has revealed why he left the club in 2014. Shinji Kagawa has revealed he knew he had to leave Manchester United when Louis van Gaal told him he wasn’t in his plans.
What happened to Ji Sung Park?
After a spell working in Korea as a club advisor for K-League 1 side Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, Park returned to the UK in 2021 where he is currently working within the Queens Park Rangers academy as part of his UEFA B coaching badges.
How many Japanese players have played in the Premier League?
Overall, the eight Japanese players to have featured in the Premier League before Minamino have been a mixed bag, ranging from title winners to being bounced around clubs on loan.
Where is Okazaki now?
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How old is Shinji Kagawa?
33 years (March 17, 1989)Shinji Kagawa / Age
Why Kagawa was sold?
“It was a bad sickness. He thinks he ate too much and had to get his stomach pumped, but I think he’s okay,” revealed Moyes. Upon Louis van Gaal’s arrival at Man Utd, Kagawa was deemed surplus to requirements and sold back to Dortmund in August 2014 for £7.2m ($9.8m).
Did Shinji Kagawa retire?
Kagawa has 97 caps for Japan on the national team stage, scoring 31 goals. He has not been a part of the national team setup since 2019, although Kagawa has not officially retired from international football.
Is Kagawa a flop?
Manchester United flop Shinji Kagawa has signed for his fifth different club since leaving Old Trafford in 2014. The attacking midfielder failed to live up to his promise for the Red Devils after joining from Borussia Dortmund for a fee in the region of £14m.
Is Shinji Kagawa good?
He is widely regarded as one of the best Japanese players of all time. Kagawa began his professional career in his homeland with Cerezo Osaka before joining Borussia Dortmund in 2010.
Where does Kagawa play now?
On 9 August 2019, Kagawa completed a transfer to Real Zaragoza of Spain’s Segunda División, penning a two-year contract. He debuted for the club on 17 August 2019, in the 2019–20 Segunda División opening match against Tenerife at La Romareda, which Zaragoza won 2–0.
When did Shinji Kagawa sign for Man Utd?
5 June 2012. From the section Manchester United have agreed a deal reported to be worth an initial £12m to sign Japan midfielder Shinji Kagawa from German side Borussia Dortmund. The 23-year-old needs to pass a medical and obtain a UK work permit, but the Old Trafford club expect both to be completed by the end of June.
How much did Kagawa cost Manchester United?
The fee was reported to be an initial £12 million, with a further £5 million in possible add-ons. The transfer was completed on 22 June after Kagawa passed his medical at Manchester United and received his UK work permit. On 3 July, it was revealed that Kagawa would wear the number 26 shirt for United.
What is Kagawa’s goal at the 2015 AFC Asian Cup?
At the 2015 AFC Asian Cup, Kagawa scored Japan’s second goal during a 2–0 defeat of Jordan in the group stage and was named as man of the match.