German first-division side Augsburg said Wednesday they have acquired Japanese midfielder Masaya Okugawa on a three-year contract from Arminia Bielefeld, who dropped to the third division.
Okugawa scored eight goals for Bielefeld in their most recent campaign in the Bundesliga in 2021-2022. He contributed five goals for the club in the second division last season.
"I want to show what I'm capable of during pre-season and earn a spot in the starting line-up," the 27-year-old said in a statement.
Augsburg board member for sport Stefan Reuter said, "Masaya Okugawa is a fast, nimble player with strong dribbling skills who can pose a threat in the final third and find creative solutions on the pitch."
"He can play both as a number 10 and on both wings, and has consistently contributed both goals and assists in recent years."
