Cercle Brugge confirms that an agreement in principle has been reached with Ayase Ueda (23) and the Japanese club Kashima Antlers on a transfer. After a successful medical, the Japanese international striker will sign a contract with Cercle Brugge until June 2026.
Deal in principle: Ayase Ueda joins Cercle Brugge
With the arrival of Ayase Ueda (1.82m), Cercle Brugge brings in a true top scorer, the striker having bagged 47 goals and added 5 assists in 103 matches for the current second place team in the Japanese J1 League. The competition in Japan is in full swing and with 10 goals in the first 18 rounds, Ayase is currently the league's top scorer.
Ayase Ueda is expected in Bruges early next week. After passing his medical, he will then sign a contract for four seasons. When Ayase can join the group training sessions will depend on obtaining his work permit.
