Vissel Kobe left-back Wataru Hashimoto will join the club permanently after a half-season loan from Urawa Reds, it was announced on Tuesday.
The 30-year-old, who arrived at Noevir Stadium in July, quickly earned the trust of manager Nelsinho and made 14 starts in the 2016 MEIJI YASUDA J1 League Second Stage.
“I hope that even in some small way I can contribute to winning Vissel Kobe’s first title and thank you for your continued support,” Hashimoto commented.