Q: How did you feel about this transfer decision?
A, looking back on my career so far, I have had few experiences of staying at the same club for a long time, so I understand the advantages and disadvantages of transferring. It coincided with a timing when I wanted a change of environment and new stimulation, so I decided to transfer to Tokyo.
Q, what was your state of mind when you received the offer?
I think it was relatively quick until I decided to go on loan to Tokyo. I also had the desire and feeling to play from scratch in a different environment. This is my first experience with a summer transfer, and I hear that it can be difficult, but I am looking forward to seeing how I will develop from here.
Q, How did you feel playing without getting any playing time this season?
A, it is important to accumulate practice, but it is important to participate in official matches as a player. I think there are many things that can only be obtained in a game, so I want to be involved in the game's lineup. Tokyo is still in the middle of the season and Coach Klomovski has just taken office, so I want to play with a firm understanding of the plays and tactics that we want to express as a team.
Q, is it a transfer to seek playing opportunities?
A, yes. If you don't participate in the game, your sense and rhythm will fade. I want to improve so that I can consistently participate.
Q, how did you see Tokyo as an opponent?
A, aggressive play in both offense and defense, with a strong emphasis on moving forward.
Q, as a member of Tokyo, how do you want to contribute to the team with your play?
I think midfielders, especially defensive midfielders, are required to have a high work rate, and I want to contribute more in the attacking phase. During my time at Cerezo Osaka, I had many opportunities to play as an anchor and had fewer chances to get involved in the attack. So, I want to regain the feeling of playing in the front line and scoring goals, just like when I was at Sagan Tosu, during my time in Tokyo.
Q, the league has also entered the second half. How do you want to spend the rest of the season?
Since I have transferred to Tokyo, I want to achieve results first and foremost. If I don't produce results, I think it will be difficult for me to fit into the team, especially since I joined in the summer transfer. I want to find a balance between the type of soccer that Coach Klamskovski is looking for and how I can showcase my own strengths.
Q, it also seems that it doesn't take much time to fit into Tokyo's soccer style.
When I was at A, C Osaka, I played in a slightly more defensive position, so I didn't have many plays involved in goals. I think that playing box-to-box is required in Tokyo, and I want to regain the sense of being involved in goal plays. I watched Tokyo's matches and saw that the midfielders advanced and played frequently, so I want to be conscious of playing in front of the goal.
Q, although it is a half-season loan with a time limit, what kind of career do you want to pursue from here?
A, I also had a desire to level up and left C Osaka. When I see players with long careers, they maintain high performance even after turning 30. I decided to transfer with the feeling of wanting to enhance my own value in Tokyo.
