Tag: Takuma Asano

TOPSHOT - Bayern Munich's English forward #09 Harry Kane reacts during the German first division Bundesliga football match between VfL Bochum and FC Bayern Munich in Bochum, western Germany on February 18, 2024. (Photo by INA FASSBENDER/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal fans revel in Kane’s Bayern Munich struggles as ‘Wenger’s curse’ strikes again

Harry Kane's trophy wait may continue. Arsenal fans see signs of Wenger's influence
DOHA, QATAR - NOVEMBER 23: Takehiro Tomiyasu of Japan competes for a header against the Germany defence during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group E match between Germany and Japan at Khalifa International Stadium on November 23, 2022 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Takuma Asano downs Germany as Tomiyasu helps comeback

Japan provided another World Cup shock on Wednesday afternoon as they came from behind to beat Germany 2-1.
DUESSELDORF, GERMANY: Takehiro Tomiyasu of Japan runs with the ball during the international friendly match between Japan and the United States at Merkur Spiel-Arena on September 23, 2022. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)

1st Arsenal player called up for the World Cup

Japan became one of the first countries to confirm their 26-man World Cup squad this week, with Takehiro Tomiyasu and Takuma Asano involved.
Takuma Asano with Partizan Belgrade (Photo via Partizan on Twitter)

17 goals & assists: Takuma Asano finally hits fantastic form

Takuma Asano seems to have finally found his best form, playing with Partizan Belgrade in the Serbian SuperLiga.
Takuma Asano after scoring on his debut for Partizan Belgrade on Thursday, 8th August 2019. (Photo via News.cn)

Video: Takuma Asano scores on Partizan Belgrade debut

Takuma Asano scored on his debut for Partizan Belgrade on Thursday, after completing a £1m move to the Serbian club from Arsenal this summer.
DORTMUND, GERMANY - JANUARY 26: Takuma Asano of Hannover seen from the back during the Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund and Hannover 96 at the Signal Iduna Park on January 26, 2019 in Dortmund, Germany. (Photo by Jörg Schüler/Getty Images)

Arsenal announce Asano departure

Arsenal have finally got around to announcing Takuma Asano's departure from the club even though his move was complete before the end of July.
DORTMUND, GERMANY - JANUARY 26: Takuma Asano of Hannover seen from the back during the Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund and Hannover 96 at the Signal Iduna Park on January 26, 2019 in Dortmund, Germany. (Photo by Jörg Schüler/Getty Images)

Takuma Asano finally leaves Arsenal

Takuma Asano has finally left Arsenal on a permanent deal.
DORTMUND, GERMANY - JANUARY 26: Takuma Asano of Hannover reacts after their loss during the Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund and Hannover 96 at the Signal Iduna Park on January 26, 2019 in Dortmund, Germany. (Photo by Jörg Schüler/Getty Images)

‘Frustrating’ & ‘difficult’: Takuma Asano speaks out

Takuma Asano admits his 18/19 season was 'frustrating' and 'difficult' as people wonder why on earth Arsenal still have him listed as a first-team player.
DORTMUND, GERMANY - JANUARY 26: Takuma Asano of Hannover seen from the back during the Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund and Hannover 96 at the Signal Iduna Park on January 26, 2019 in Dortmund, Germany. (Photo by Jörg Schüler/Getty Images)

Takuma Asano will return to Arsenal after Hannover 96 reject option to buy

Takuma Asano is set to return to Arsenal this summer, after Hannover 96 decided against activating the forward's option to buy in his one-year loan deal.
Emi Martinez makes save for Reading against Aston Villa (Photo via Twitter / EmiMartinezz1)

From Reiss Nelson to Emi Martinez: Arsenal loan ratings for 2018/19

With the season coming to a close, let's have a look at how all of Arsenal's loanees have done in 2018/19.
DORTMUND, GERMANY - JANUARY 26: Takuma Asano of Hannover seen from the back during the Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund and Hannover 96 at the Signal Iduna Park on January 26, 2019 in Dortmund, Germany. (Photo by Jörg Schüler/Getty Images)

Arsenal ‘not amused’ with Hannover, Asano legal action could be pursued

Arsenal are reportedly 'not amused' with the behaviour of Hannover 96 in relation to Takuma Asano and a German labour law expert believes the player has a case for legal action against both clubs.

12 players could leave Arsenal in 3 months

This summer looks like it will be a busy one for the club as Unai Emery finally gets a chance to make his mark on the squad.
DORTMUND, GERMANY - JANUARY 26: Takuma Asano of Hannover seen from the back during the Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund and Hannover 96 at the Signal Iduna Park on January 26, 2019 in Dortmund, Germany. (Photo by Jörg Schüler/Getty Images)

Hannover give order not to select Arsenal loanee Takuma Asano again

Hannover 96 sports chief Horst Hedt has banned his team from playing Takuma Asano again this season because if they do they will have to pay Arsenal €3m to sign him permanently.
DORTMUND, GERMANY - JANUARY 26: Takuma Asano of Hannover reacts after their loss during the Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund and Hannover 96 at the Signal Iduna Park on January 26, 2019 in Dortmund, Germany. (Photo by Jörg Schüler/Getty Images)

Hannover plan to exclude Takuma Asano so they don’t have to pay compulsory purchase...

Hannover 96 are planning to exclude Takuma Asano from their matchday squads for the rest of the season to avoid having to pay his purchase clause, according to reports.
DORTMUND, GERMANY - JANUARY 26: Takuma Asano of Hannover seen from the back during the Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund and Hannover 96 at the Signal Iduna Park on January 26, 2019 in Dortmund, Germany. (Photo by Jörg Schüler/Getty Images)

Takuma Asano’s disappointing loan must mean the end of his Arsenal career

Takuma Asano has had another disappointing loan in Germany this season, which must now spell the end of his Arsenal career for good.
DORTMUND, GERMANY - JANUARY 26: Takuma Asano of Hannover reacts after their loss during the Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund and Hannover 96 at the Signal Iduna Park on January 26, 2019 in Dortmund, Germany. (Photo by Jörg Schüler/Getty Images)

Hannover can buy Asano for €3m

Hannover 96 can buy Takuma Asano for €3m in the summer according to a report from Germany.

13 players named to leave Arsenal, how many did?

This summer looks like it will be a busy one for the club as Arsenal try to get back to winning ways in the Premier League.
Reiss Nelson for Hoffenheim via Twitter

Watch: All goals and assists by Arsenal loanees this season

For those who haven't been closely following Arsenal's loanees this season, it might interest you to take a look at all of their goals and assists for the campaign so far.
WOLFSBURG, GERMANY - DECEMBER 08: Reiss Nelson of Hoffenheim (L) fights for the ball with Maximilian Arnold of Wolfsburg during the Bundesliga match between VfL Wolfsburg and TSG 1899 Hoffenheim at Volkswagen Arena on December 8, 2018 in Wolfsburg, Germany. (Photo by Selim Sudheimer/Bongarts/Getty Images)

Bielik to Nelson: Arsenal loanee player ratings for 2018/19 so far

Six months into the season, let's have a look at how each of Arsenal's loanees is doing so far.
HANOVER, GERMANY - OCTOBER 30: Jerome Roussillon (L) and John Anthony Brooks of Wolfsburg tackle Takuma Asano (C) of Hannover during the DFB Cup match between Hannover 96 and VfL Wolfsburg at HDI-Arena on October 30, 2018 in Hanover, Germany. (Photo by Thomas Starke/Bongarts/Getty Images)

Takuma Asano named in Japan squad for AFC Asian Cup

Takuma Asano has been named in Japan's squad for the AFC Asian Cup, a fact which loan club Hannover 96 aren't too happy about.
WOLFSBURG, GERMANY - DECEMBER 08: Reiss Nelson of Hoffenheim (L) fights for the ball with Maximilian Arnold of Wolfsburg during the Bundesliga match between VfL Wolfsburg and TSG 1899 Hoffenheim at Volkswagen Arena on December 8, 2018 in Wolfsburg, Germany. (Photo by Selim Sudheimer/Bongarts/Getty Images)

From Asano to Nelson: Arsenal loanee player ratings for 2018/19 so far

Four months into the season, Arsenal's loanees have had time to settle at their temporary clubs, so let's have a look at how each of them is doing.
HANOVER, GERMANY - OCTOBER 30: Jerome Roussillon (L) and John Anthony Brooks of Wolfsburg tackle Takuma Asano (C) of Hannover during the DFB Cup match between Hannover 96 and VfL Wolfsburg at HDI-Arena on October 30, 2018 in Hanover, Germany. (Photo by Thomas Starke/Bongarts/Getty Images)

From ‘regular’ to ‘guest’: German media critical of Takuma Asano’s spell so far

The German media are starting to become critical of Takuma Asano's loan spell so far, as the Japanese international continues to struggle to make an impact for Hannover 96.
Reiss Nelson for Hoffenheim via Twitter

From Nelson to Nwakali: Arsenal loanee player ratings for 2018/19 so far

A few months into the season, Arsenal's loanees have had a bit of time to settle at their temporary clubs, so let's have a look at how each of them is doing.

Issues with Arsenal loan system as Asano and Nwakali fail to get games

Takuma Asano and Kelechi Nwakali are struggling to get games with their temporary clubs at the moment, leading to more questions over Arsenal's loan system.

Asano picks up injury early on in clash with former club Stuttgart

Takuma Asano only lasted 13 minutes of Hannover's win over former club Stuttgart on Saturday, after picking up an injury early on in the match.

Loan watch: Only the goalkeepers feature in quiet weekend for loanees

Matt Macey made an impressive double save as one of two Arsenal loanees to feature over the weekend, but both were on the losing side on this occasion.
NARASHINO, JAPAN - MAY 21: Takuma Asano of Japan in action during a Japan training session at Akitsu Football Field on May 21, 2018 in Narashino, Chiba, Japan. (Photo by Koji Watanabe/Getty Images)

Asano blamed by German media for mistake leading to goal

Takuma Asano is getting some stick from the German media after a mistake allowing RB Leipzig to score against Hannover 96 over the weekend.
LEICESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 11: Gareth Southgate, Manager of England embraces Danny Welbeck of England as he is substituted during the international friendly match between England and Switzerland at The King Power Stadium on September 11, 2018 in Leicester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Welbeck trashed in player ratings as Xhaka is hailed

Danny Welbeck received a 5.5 for his performance against Switzerland on Tuesday night as Granit Xhaka was hailed by Arsenal fans after an impressive performance.
NARASHINO, JAPAN - MAY 21: Takuma Asano of Japan in action during a Japan training session at Akitsu Football Field on May 21, 2018 in Narashino, Chiba, Japan. (Photo by Koji Watanabe/Getty Images)

“We pray for those who died”: Asano posts Instagram tribute after Japan earthquake

Takuma Asano has paid tribute to those affected by an earthquake in Japan, which forced his country to cancel an international friendly against Chile scheduled for this Friday.
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 12: Krystain Bielik during the Arsenal Training Session at at Koragah Oval on July 12, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Bielik tries new position and Ospina makes Napoli debut: Loan watch

All six Arsenal loanees featured for their temporary clubs over the weekend, to varying degrees of success.
NARASHINO, JAPAN - MAY 21: Takuma Asano of Japan in action during a Japan training session at Akitsu Football Field on May 21, 2018 in Narashino, Chiba, Japan. (Photo by Koji Watanabe/Getty Images)

Asano scores and wins a penalty on competitive debut for Hannover

Takuma Asano is carrying his pre-season form into the competitive matches for Hannover 96, scoring and winning a penalty in his first serious game for the club.
NARASHINO, JAPAN - MAY 21: Takuma Asano of Japan in action during a Japan training session at Akitsu Football Field on May 21, 2018 in Narashino, Chiba, Japan. (Photo by Koji Watanabe/Getty Images)

Updated FIFA world rankings could stop Asano getting work permit

Takuma Asano's struggles to obtain a work permit to play for Arsenal are likely to continue, after FIFA released their updated world rankings on Thursday.
NARASHINO, JAPAN - MAY 21: Takuma Asano of Japan in action during a Japan training session at Akitsu Football Field on May 21, 2018 in Narashino, Chiba, Japan. (Photo by Koji Watanabe/Getty Images)

Asano reaches 6 goals and 1 assist in 7 pre-season matches for Hannover

Takuma Asano is on fire in pre-season, and scored yet another goal, against Athletic Bilbao on Saturday, to keep his run going.
NARASHINO, JAPAN - MAY 21: Takuma Asano of Japan in action during a Japan training session at Akitsu Football Field on May 21, 2018 in Narashino, Chiba, Japan. (Photo by Koji Watanabe/Getty Images)

Video: Asano scores two and assists one on loan debut for Hannover 96

Takuma Asano has made a strong start to life with Hannover 96, impressing coaches and making a goalscoring debut in pre-season.
NARASHINO, JAPAN - MAY 21: Takuma Asano of Japan in action during a Japan training session at Akitsu Football Field on May 21, 2018 in Narashino, Chiba, Japan. (Photo by Koji Watanabe/Getty Images)

Loan watch: Asano impresses Hannover coaches in training

With the new season not too far away, we'll be keeping our usual eye on how Arsenal's loan stars are doing with their temporary clubs, and right now Takuma Asano is making a positive start.

Arsenal youngster expected to get surprise emergency World Cup call

Takuma Asano could get an unlikely call up to the Japan squad to replace Shinji Okazaki who picked up a calf injury.

Asano cut from Japan World Cup squad despite making preliminary list of 27

Takuma Asano is one of four Japanese players to find out today he won't be part of their final World Cup squad this summer.

Asano: I’m going to go full throttle to repay the club’s confidence

Takuma Asano says he's happy to join Hannover 96 on loan for the coming season, and eager to repay the club's confidence in him.

Official: Takuma Asano joins Hannover 96 on loan

Hannover 96 have announced they're going to take Takuma Asano on loan for the 2018/19 season, the 23-year-old's third campaign in Germany.

Final Ratings: All of Arsenal’s 15 loan moves in 2017/18

Now that the 2017/18 campaign has come to an end, let's take a look at how Arsenal's 15 loanees got on with their temporary clubs this season.