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Liverpool signs midfielder Mao Itamura from Feyenoord

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 20, 2026, 2:14 PM

Last updated Jul 20, 2026

Liverpool signs midfielder Mao Itamura from Feyenoord
Summary

Liverpool has signed attacking midfielder Mao Itamura from Feyenoord. The 19-year-old, named the Women's Eredivisie player of the season for 2025-26, scored eight goals and provided six assists for Feyenoord. Itamura played a crucial role in helping the team qualify for European competition for the first time. She joins Liverpool as the fifth addition to the squad this summer, replacing Denise O'Sullivan, who moved to Gotham FC on loan. Itamura expressed her excitement about joining Liverpool, her favorite team, and will wear the number 26 shirt.

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  • •Mao Itamura joins Liverpool from Feyenoord this summer.
  • •She won the Women's Eredivisie player of the season award.
  • •Itamura scored eight goals and provided six assists last season.
  • •She helped Feyenoord secure their first European football qualification.
  • •Itamura is a Japan youth international and won the U20s Asian Cup.
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  • 2:14 PMYahoo Sports — Liverpool sign midfielder Itamura from Feyenoord
  • 2:14 PMBBC Sport — Liverpool sign midfielder Itamura from Feyenoord
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Liverpool sign attacking midfielder Mao Itamura from Feyenoord.

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Liverpool sign attacking midfielder Mao Itamura from Feyenoord.

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