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Japan international Aoba Fujino became City’s third summer signing of 2024 – joining the Club from Tokyo Verdy Beleza.
The 20-year-old forward enjoyed a prolific three years in her former employers’ first-team after progressing through their youth academy.
Due to her scintillating performances in the WE League – she was named the division’s Most Valuable Player in 2021/22 and 2022/23 as well as being named in the WE League Best XI in 2023.
Fujino’s exciting displays have also translated onto the international stage where she helped Japan’s Under-20s to the FIFA U20 World Cup final in 2022.
She was then included Nadeshiko’s squad for the 2023 World Cup in Australia and New Zealand and she scored in a 2-0 group win over Costa Rica – making her the youngest scorer for Japan across their men’s and women’s team.
A blisteringly quick attacker with a calmness in front of goal, Aoba is constantly a threat when creating and finishing chances.
She will wear the number 20 shirt at Manchester City.
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