Defending Isuzu UTE A-League champions Melbourne City announced their second signing of the January transfer window, with Japanese attacking midfielder Tsubasa Endoh joining on a six-month contract.
Former Toronto FC player Endoh will add further depth and versatility to Patrick Kisnorbo’s squad after former England international and Arsenal defender Carl Jenkinson arrived in Melbourne late last month.
“I’ve always wanted to come to Australia and have heard some great things about Melbourne, so I’m very excited to be joining the current champions of the A-League,” Endoh said.
Tokyo-born Endoh was selected ninth overall by Toronto in the 2016 MLS draft after four years in the US college system and scored 10 goals in 80 appearances across all competitions.
He was part of the Canadian club’s treble-winning squad in 2017 and started in the 2019 MLS Cup Final against Seattle Sounders.
“He is very good technically, has an attacking mindset and can play in a few different positions … with the added bonus of being an Asian player for the Champions League campaign in April,” Director of Football Michael Petrillo said.
City are currently fourth in the ALM standings, two points behind co-leaders Melbourne Victory and Western United, and host Perth Glory on Sunday.
