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Hannover 96 has signed Daisuke Yokota to a contract until June 30, 2029. The 26-year-old Japanese offensive player has signed a contract after being on loan from Belgian first-division club KAA Gent for a year.
What happened?
The Japanese offensive player was on loan from Belgian first-division club KAA Gent for a year and has now signed a contract until June 30, 2029. Hannover 96 exercised a contractual purchase option.
Why is this important for Hannover 96?
For Hannover 96, Yokota played 30 second-division games in the past season, scoring five goals and preparing four more. «Daisuke had a good first season in the 96 jersey and scored important goals for the team», said Hannover's sports director Ralf Becker.
What is the current situation of the club?
The current numbers look like this:
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| League position | 4th in 2. Bundesliga |
| Points | 60 |
| Record | 16W-12D-6L |
| Last game | 3-3 against 1. FC Nürnberg |
What comes next?
Hannover 96 is currently 10 points behind league leaders FC Schalke 04. The Lower Saxony team hopes that Yokota will continue to provide important impulses for the team. The current form of the club looks like this: 0W-5D-0L in the last 5 games.
