J-League runners-up Sanfrecce Hiroshima on Wednesday announced the signing of forward Ryo Germain, one of the leading scorers in the Japanese top division this year, from relegated Jubilo Iwata.
File photo shows Ryo Germain of Jubilo Iwata celebrating the first of two goals he scored against Cerezo Osaka during a J-League first-division football match at Yodoko Sakura Stadium in Osaka on Oct. 19, 2024. (Kyodo)
The 29-year-old netted 19 times during the 2024 season, placing him equal third in the J-League first division. He is set to bolster a potent Hiroshima attack that scored the most goals in the J1 this year.
“I believe I’m entering my prime physically, mentally and skill-wise over these next few years. I will devote everything I have to helping Hiroshima win the championship,” Germain said in a statement from the club.
Iwata were relegated to the J2 after finishing 18th in the 20-team top flight this year.
