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Real Zaragoza sign Shinji Kagawa from Borussia Dortmund

Shinji Kagawa will play in the Spanish second division next season

Real Zaragoza has pulled off an absolute coup by signing Shinji Kagawa from Borussia Dortmund. The Japanese playmaker has signed a 2-year deal with the Segunda Division side. Kagawa has not been at his best for 2 years. However, the latest move affords him the chance to prove his doubters wrong.

Kagawa reportedly had an offer from Celta Vigo as well. However, the Japanese international was convinced by those in charge of La Romareda. Kagawa will join Zaragoza as Pep Biel's replacement. Biel moved to Copenhagen on a 5-year deal worth €5 million.

Palabras de @S_Kagawa0317 como nuevo jugador del #RealZaragoza #MePuedeElCorazón 💙#BienvenidoShinji pic.twitter.com/SMiJ0H6UNw
— Real Zaragoza (@RealZaragoza) August 9, 2019

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Kagawa is expected to take over the no.10 role at the club. He could also be deployed on the wings. The arrival of an acclaimed player such as Kagawa is certain to make Real Zaragoza's fans dream about promotion to the LaLiga again. They haven't played in the Spanish first division since the 2012/13 season.

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