The 26-year-old Ito played 177 times for the J1 side and was also the captain of the team, playing his part in Urawa lifting the 2022 AFC Champions League™.
“Leaving as captain of the club of my heart was the hardest decision I have ever made, but it was really a dream to play football in Europe,” said Ito in a club statement. .....
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