New Albirex Niigata midfielder Yuhei Sato confirmed his delight at the change of scenery after completing his loan move from Yokohama F.Marinos on Tuesday.
The 24-year-old was restricted to playing in the Yamazaki Nabisco Cup despite being in his third professional season with F.Marinos, making just MEIJI YASUDA J1 League appearance.
His difficulties breaking into the starting XI have prompted Sato to look elsewhere for new playing opportunities, with the midfielder now eager to showcase his worth at Albirex.
“As someone who has played for F.Marinos since primary school, this will be a new challenge for me,” commented the Kanagawa native.
“I hope that a change in environment will inspire me to improve as a player.”
The loan will last until the end of the 2015 season.