Gladbach signs Zento Uno from Shimizu S-Pulse for €500,000. The Japanese player signs a four-year contract until 2030.

What happens?

Gladbach has presented its next summer signing. Zento Uno moves from Shimizu S-Pulse to the Lower Rhine. The Foals pay only a fraction of what they hope to gain from a future increase in value.

Why is this important for Gladbach?

The hope of Borussia is clearly outlined: Similar to Mainz professional Kaishu Sano, a significant increase in value is expected to develop from the very low transfer fee. Uno has already played two international matches for the Japanese national team at the 2025 East Asian Championship and wore the captain's armband at his previous club.

What does the sports director say?

Sports director Rouven Schröder described his new player as a defensively thinking, tactically disciplined and physically strong midfielder with the greatest strengths in the game against the ball. After two seasons in the J-League and the first appearances in the Japanese national team, the move to the Bundesliga is the next challenging step for him.

Who is Zento Uno?

Zento Uno himself explained that he had always wanted to play in the Bundesliga: Borussia is a big club that is very well known in Japan through its Japanese players, and when the offer came, he knew he wanted to play for the Foals. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | Transfer fee | €500,000 | | Contract duration | 4 years | | Contract end | 2030