Betis sign Inui on a three-year deal

Inui, who has recently returned to Japan following their elimination from the World Cup, has joined Spanish first division side Real Betis on a three-year contract.

The winger was previously playing for Eibar, where he made 89 appearances in three seasons, but he ran down his contract at the club, and agreed to join Betis in June. 

He is now scheduled to meet up with his new teammates on July 26, when he will begin pre-season preparations. 

Inui was unveiled in Tokyo, where he was presented with the number 14 shirt. 

“I really want to play their style of soccer," he said of Betis at the presentation. "I gave it a lot of thought but I couldn’t help thinking I want to challenge myself. I turned 30 this year, and I thought this would be my last transfer.”

He said that the World Cup had brought him new recognition, but he isn't yet thinking about the 2022 World Cup. “People point at me whenever I’m on the train," he stated. "I feel like the World Cup has had a huge impact.”

“I haven’t thought about four years from now. I just want to focus on getting a spot in the starting lineup with my new team.”

 

July 12, 2018