Manchester City sign Japanese youth international midfielder Oyama | OneFootball

Manchester City have completed the signing of Japanese youth international midfielder Aemu Oyama on a two-and-a-half-year deal.

WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Cityzens this morning.

The 20-year-old joins Manchester City from Waseda University. The player started her senior career in the Japanese SOMPO WE League with Nippon TV Tokyo Verdy Beleza. Oyama became the league’s youngest-ever goalscorer when she netted at just 17 years of age.

On the international stage, Oyama is a Japanese Under-20 international and she was a FIFA Under-20 Women’s World Cup runner-up last year. She is still awaiting her senior debut for Nadeshiko.

After signing for Manchester City, Oyama said “My first game could be against Manchester United at Etihad. I’m aware how enormous this game is and if I’m given a chance, I’d like to show my playing style.

“My dream is to play in the Champions League. I’d like to be able to contribute to the team as soon as I can. As a young player, now that I’m in this team, I want to play as many games as possible. Seeing other young players [getting chances] inspires me to work hard like them.”

Oyama is Manchester City’s second signing of the January transfer window.