Thank you very much for your always passionate support.

First of all, I would like to apologize to all the fans and supporters for the timing of this transfer announcement, which was leaked by some media outlets and coincided with the official game.

Takefusa KUBO's complete transfer to Real Madrid has been decided. As a club, we had a strong desire for him to fight with us in Tokyo and raise the trophy together, but it turned out this way.
As you can see from his performance so far this season, Kubo has become a player representing Japan and has great potential. We hope that he will continue to grow as a player and become a representative of the world, leading the Japanese soccer world. We also appreciate your continued support for Kubo.

Here, we will once again report the details of this transfer to the fans and supporters.
Kubo joined FC Tokyo U-15 Musashi from FC Barcelona in May 2015. There were circumstances with his previous club, but he chose FC Tokyo as a step in his own growth. From the moment of joining, Kubo strongly desired to play overseas, and in order to confirm that possibility when he turned 18, his contract with the club was until that day. (At the time of joining, he was an amateur, and he signed a professional contract in 2017)
Then, in June 2019, when he turned 18, FC Tokyo naturally made an offer, but he also received offers from multiple clubs that are considered big clubs in the world. I have heard that he had the desire to stay and contribute to the championship due to the team situation of FC Tokyo this season and his own sense of growth. However, in the end, he chose Real Madrid, one of the top clubs in the world.

The season is still ongoing. Our goal of "striving to be a strong and beloved team" remains unchanged. We aim to win titles and share joy with our fans and supporters. With the determination of "this year for sure," the team, including the coach, players, and staff, will continue to fight together as one.

Finally, we would like to create an opportunity for Kubo to greet the fans and supporters. However, it will depend on Kubo's schedule in the future, so we will inform you as soon as it is decided.

Thank you for your continued passionate support.

President and CEO Naoki Oogane