Murakami Signs

Following in the footsteps of goalkeeper Takashi Kitano and central defender Yuki Fukaya, Kazuhiro Murakami has been announced as the Squirrels' third major signing of the winter. The 28-year-old began his career with Yokohama F Marinos but first made J-League appearances with Vegalta Sendai in 2001. After six seasons with Sendai he moved to Kawasaki Frontale, where he has spent three years notching up 75 league games. Although listed as a midfield player, Murakami has mainly played for Kawasaki on the side of the defence. His only goal of 2009 came in the last minute of normal time of the last match of the year, Frontale's 2-1 Emperor's Cup defeat at Vegalta Sendai, brief highlights of which can be seen here.

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