Liverpool signs Mao Itamura as fifth summer addition
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 20, 2026, 2:40 PM
Last updated Jul 20, 2026
Liverpool has secured the signing of Mao Itamura, a 19-year-old forward from Japan, marking their fifth acquisition of the summer. Itamura previously played for Feyenoord, where she scored eight goals in 20 league appearances last season and earned the Eredivisie Player of the Year award. She has previously represented Japan at the U20 level. On her move to Liverpool, Itamura expressed excitement about joining the club she admires. Liverpool announced the signing on July 20, 2026.
- •Mao Itamura joins Liverpool from Feyenoord.
- •She scored eight goals in 20 league games last season.
- •Itamura was named the Eredivisie Player of the Year.
- •She has represented Japan at the U20 level.
- •Liverpool announced the signing on July 20, 2026.
- 2:40 PMYahoo Sports — Mao Itamura becomes Liverpool's fifth summer signing
"Liverpool have completed their fifth signing of the summer window with the arrival of Japan youth international Mao Itamura.The forward first made the move to European football from JFA Academy Fukush...
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