RB Leipzig signs Ota Yamamoto and loans him to Ōmiya Ardija
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 11:54 AM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
RB Leipzig has signed Ota Yamamoto, a 22-year-old Japanese attacker, on a contract until 2031. He joins Leipzig from Kashiwa Reysol and will be immediately loaned to RB Ōmiya Ardija, where he previously spent last season and scored 10 goals in 19 appearances. This transfer aligns with Leipzig's strategy to develop young talent while allowing Yamamoto to gain more experience in a competitive environment. His skills as an attacking midfielder, secondary striker, and winger will be further utilized during this loan period.
- •Ota Yamamoto signed a contract with RB Leipzig until 2031.
- •He is returning on loan to RB Ōmiya Ardija for one year.
- •Yamamoto scored 10 goals and recorded three assists at Ōmiya last season.
- •He can play as an attacking midfielder, second striker, or winger.
- 11:54 AMYahoo Sports — RB Leipzig sign Japanese attacker and send him out on loan
"Ota Yamamoto has been confirmed as a new player for RB Leipzig.The 22-year-old Japanese attacker has signed a contract running until 2031 with Die Roten Bullen, making the switch from Kashiwa Reysol.Y...
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