Liverpool's new midfielder Wataru Endo is now one of the most high-profile Japanese footballers playing in Europe
The Reds, having been stymied in their attempts to sign defensive midfielders Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia, instead turned to a player of an entirely different profile in terms of age, with 30-year-old Japan captain having been something of a 'late bloomer' in the Bundesliga with VfB Stuttgart, according to Jurgen Klopp.
Looking at the wider picture away from just what Endo can deliver for Liverpool on the pitch, the arrival of the midfielder at Anfield will almost certainly aid the club’s efforts to grow their profile in one of their key markets. As captain of the Japan national team, Endo is a player with a significant profile in his home nation, something aided by his transition to become one of the best exports into European football in recent years.
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