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Ingolstadt signs Takahiro Sekine on a four-year deal

German second-division side Ingolstadt has signed Japanese midfielder Takahiro Sekine on a four-year deal from Urawa Red Diamonds, according to official sources.

Sekine, 22, has been playing for Urawa Red Diamonds since 2014. He has amassed a total of 85 league appearances for the club, scoring 10 goals in the process. He is considered one of the brightest prospects in J1

He is considered one of the brightest prospects in J1 League and has already made appearances for Japan U-19 side.

FC Ingolstadt 04 were relegated from the Bundesliga at the end of the 2016/17 season. They have started this season in the 2. Bundesliga with two defeats.