Japanese attacking midfielder Mao Itamura don complete her transfer to Liverpool FC Women from Feyenoord. The deal happen at AXA Melwood Training Centre for Merseyside, but e still dey subject to visa approval and international clearance.
Mao na Japanese youth international wey don join Liverpool during squad rebuild. The teenager be promising attacking talent wey dem name for last season Women’s Eredivisie Player of the Year for 2025-26.
She finish season with eight goals and six assists, wey help Feyenoord qualify for Europe for first time ever. Mao talk say: ‘When I started playing soccer, one of my goals na to become professional footballer. When I reach that goal, I want to play for my favorite team. I really happy to get opportunity to play for Liverpool, a big club.’
She also yarn about wetin fans go expect: ‘My strength na dribbling and going all the way to the line. I want to show everyone my dribbling skills. Of course, I want to make fans excited with my skills. I also want to contribute to team with my strengths, goals and assists.’
Mao say Liverpool Women na league and club wey be one of her goals, and she happy to dey here.
