The 19-year-old Japanese midfielder arrives on loan from Bayern Munich, with an option to buy for Aroquinense; he was loaned out to Portimonense last season

Japanese midfielder Taichi Fukui is very close to being Arouca's next reinforcement for next season.

The 19-year-old, who was loaned out to Portimonense by Bayern in the second half of last season, is set to leave the Algarve for Arauquinense, with the deal expected to be completed via a new transfer, with an option to buy at the end of the season.

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At Portimonense, Fukui played 13 matches in the championship, scoring one goal and one assist.

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Remember that Arouca's future reinforcement for the 2024/2025 season has already made his debut in the Bavarians' main squad, having entered in the 63rd minute in the match in which the team beat Preussen Münster 4-0, in the first match of the German Cup.

In the course of the selection, Fukui played 12 international matches and scored one goal for Japan U-20.