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CSKA Moscow sign Japanese forward Nishimura
MOSCOW, Aug 31, 2018 (BSS/AFP) – Six-time Russian champions CSKA Moscow
boosted their line-up ahead of the start of the Champions League group stage
by signing Japanese striker Takuma Nishimura on a four-year deal, the club
reported Friday.
“Welcome Takuma,” said a statement on the Red Army club’s official site.
No financial details of the deal were disclosed.
The 21-year-old forward, who spent three years with Vegalta Sendai in the
J-league, has scored 11 goals in 24 matches this season.
CSKA, who have been teamed with European champions Real Madrid, Serie A
giants AS Roma and Czech side Viktoria Plzen in the Champions League Group G,
start their campaign away to Plzen on September 19.
BSS/AFP/MR/ 1532 hrs