Wataru Endo, a midfielder for Stuttgart, signs with Liverpool for £15.4 million and here is all you need to know about the new Reds player, his wife, age and position
In a surprising deal with Stuttgart, Liverpool has acquired Wataru Endo, a Japanese defensive midfielder, for €18 million (£15.4 million).
Who is Wataru Endo, bio, age, height, family, wife, position, stats, transfer fee and news
After losing out on signing Moisés Caicedo from Brighton and Roméo Lavia from Southampton, who both chose to move to Chelsea, despite Liverpool agreeing transfer prices with their clubs, a medical has been scheduled for the 30-year-old on Thursday as Liverpool attempt to complete the transfer.
Such issues in this deal are not anticipated. Endo, the captain of both Japan and Stuttgart, has already agreed to the terms on a personal level and sees the move as the most significant professional opportunity. The transfer was motivated by Jörg Schmadtke, Liverpool’s new sporting director who was hired in May. In light of this, here is all you need to know about the Japanese player.
Wataru Endō to Liverpool, here we go! Medical tests booked on Thursday for Japanese midfielder who’s joining from Stuttgard for €18m fee 🚨🔴🇯🇵 #LFC
Personal terms agreed in few hours as Endō asked as Stuttgart captain to leave & follow his dream.
Exclusive story, confirmed. pic.twitter.com/AYZ2bKuauP
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 16, 2023
Who is Wataru Endo?
Wataru Endo, a Japanese football player who was born on February 9, 1993, can play either as a defensive midfielder or as a centre defender. He is the captain of both the Japan national team and Bundesliga team VfB Stuttgart.
The 30 years old who was born in Totsuka-ku, Yokohama, Japan measures 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in).
A look at Wataru Endo’s career so far
Endo began his professional career at Shonan Bellmare. Through 2019, he kept on playing for Sint-Truiden.
Endo was temporarily loaned to VfB Stuttgart on August 13 of this year. Stuttgart signed Endo to a long-term contract in April 2020. Endo extended his contract with VfB Stuttgart on November 26, 2020, to June 20, 2024.
Endo was added to the team for the upcoming 2015 EAFF East Asian Cup on July 23, 2015, by Japan’s head coach Vahid Halilhodzic. Despite not participating in any of their games, he was included in Japan’s roster for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.
Wataru Endo is a Japanese footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder or a centre back.
Wataru Endo’s family, parents, siblings
Wataru Endo’s family and parents information are not known yet. He is unmarried and single though.
What is Wataru Endo’s net worth?
Endo’s net worth is thought to range between $1 million and $5 million.