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Kota Takai made his senior debut for Kawasaki Frontale aged 17 in 2022 Tottenham have signed Japan defender Kota Takai from J-League side Kawasaki Frontale for £5m. The 20-year-old has signed a five-year contract until the summer of 2030 and will be part of Thomas Frank's first-team squad. Takai has won four caps for Japan's senior side, making his international debut in a World Cup qualifier versus China last September. The defender played a key role in Kawasaki Frontale winning the Japanese Super Cup in 2024 while also being named the nation's best young player that year. He is Tottenham's third signing of the summer, after the loans of defender Kevin Danso and forward Mathys Tel were made permanent. Latest Tottenham news, analysis and fan views Get Tottenham news sent straight to your phone Newcastle agree £55m fee for Forest winger Elanga 'I don't take this as a win' - Sinner on Dimitrov match Wallabies first-choice fly-half Lolesio ruled out of Lions series The device that is taking over people's kitchens Japan’s last World War Two soldier to surrender The 7/7 London bombings, 20 years on Arthur Ashe: The first African-American man to win Wimbledon Why don't we trust technology in sport? Why was Piastri penalised but Russell wasn't? 'This doesn't feel like a win' - Sinner through after Dimitrov retires hurt. Video'This doesn't feel like a win' - Sinner through after Dimitrov retires hurt Spain's Pina scores 'one of the goals of the tournament so far' Video Spain's Pina scores 'one of the goals of the tournament so far' Who should foot the bill for tennis players' pay rise? How 'monster' Silva, 40, is inspiring Fluminense Tailenders. Audio Tailenders The familiar issues frustrating England and their fans The 12 content creators vying to be BBC's new football expert Taylor v Serrano 3 – all you need to know England to bounce back? Brown-Finnis' Euro 2025 predictions - second group games 'Superb' India beat England to level series. Video'Superb' India beat England to level series Is Pochettino delivering hope - or panic - to US after Gold Cup loss? The downfall of Brescia & potential rebirth in Serie C Zubimendi joins for £60m - how Arsenal signed Arteta's 'obsession' 'A big win' - GB's Hudson-Smith victorious in men's 400m. Video'A big win' - GB's Hudson-Smith victorious in men's 400m Diogo Jota: A tribute. Video Diogo Jota: A tribute Tour de France 2025 - your stage-by-stage guide to cycling's greatest race Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.