Cerezo Osaka defender Takahashi Niko (高橋仁胡) will join German second-tier club Kiel on loan through the end of June next year. His return from Almere had already been announced on 4 July, and the circumstances surrounding the move have also been disclosed.
Cerezo Osaka announced that defender Takahashi Niko (高橋仁胡) will join German second-tier club Kiel on loan through 30 June 2027. The loan term and destination club have now been formally disclosed, allowing him to gain overseas experience this season.
Takahashi Niko (高橋仁胡), 20, was born in Spain and has experience playing in Barcelona's youth system. His return from Almere, where he had already been on loan, was announced on 4 July, but his move to Kiel has now also been finalized.
In comments issued through the club, he expressed his gratitude to Cerezo Osaka for respecting and understanding his wishes, while also stating his determination to develop overseas as the new season begins.