Leeds United bolstered their ranks with the signing of Japanese international Ao Tanaka from 2. Bundesliga side Fortuna Dusseldorf.

The midfielder joins the Whites with extensive experience, having racked up nearly 100 appearances in Germany, as well as featuring for his national team.

The 25-year-old has earned 27 caps for Japan, starring for the Samurai Blue at the 2020 Olympics and 2022 FIFA World Cup, which involved scoring a winner against Spain to help his side progress to the knock-out stages.

After putting pen to paper on a four-year deal at Elland Road, Tanaka says he is delighted to have joined the club.

“I am so excited and I am so happy to be here,” the new signing exclusively told LUTV.

“I can control the game and make the assists and goals. I want to help the team.

“Of course, we want to go to the Premier League which is why I came here so I want to make a contribution for the team.

“Everyone says Leeds fans are amazing and the stadium atmosphere is amazing, so I can’t wait to play in front of the amazing supporters.

“I want to win in the stadium with so many supporters!”