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Freiburg signs forward Keisuke Gotō from Anderlecht ahead of new season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 11:11 AM

Last updated Jun 11, 2026

Freiburg signs forward Keisuke Gotō from Anderlecht ahead of new season

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Freiburg has signed Japan forward Keisuke Gotō from Belgian club Anderlecht as part of their squad strengthening ahead of the upcoming season. The 21-year-old, who is set to represent Japan in the World Cup, joins Freiburg after a loan spell at Sint-Truiden. Freiburg's sporting director Jochen Saier expressed excitement about Gotō's potential and playing style, emphasizing his ability to make impactful runs. Gotō has previously played for Júbilo Iwata, and his signing marks the second addition from Japan following the loss in the Europa League final to Aston Villa. The duration of Gotō's contract has not been disclosed.

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•Keisuke Gotō joins Freiburg from Anderlecht in a straight transfer.
•Gotō is part of Japan’s World Cup squad.
•Freiburg aims to enhance its roster for the new season.
•Jochen Saier highlighted Gotō's potential and playing style.
•Contract length for Gotō has not been made public.

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11:11 AMYahoo Sports — Freiburg signs Japan forward Keisuke Gotō from Belgian club Anderlecht

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Europa League finalist Freiburg is adding to its Japanese contingent by signing Japan forward Keisuke Gotō from Belgian club Anderlecht. The Bundesliga club said on Thursday that the 21-year-old Gotō — who is in Japan’s World Cup squad — joined in a straight transfer.
— Yahoo Sports

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