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Staying with Mainz permanently Mainz have activated a clause to sign Kawasaki permanently, the club announced Friday.

Impact Kawasaki was on loan from Japanese side Kyoto Sanga, but following this move, the midfielder will stay with the club beyond this season on a long-term deal. Kawasaki has made eight appearances (two starts) this season, but it seems Mainz certainly trust in his long-term potential.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench Kawasaki (undisclosed) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Stuttgart.

Impact Kawasaki returns to the bench Saturday after training this week and being deemed fit for action again. The midfielder had missed the previous five matches which brought his season total to 10 games missed through injury. With only two starts in six appearances while going unused quite often this season, he is likely to maintain a rotational role moving forward.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Fit for Saturday Kawasaki (undisclosed) is an option for Saturday's match against Stuttgart, according to manager Urs Fischer. "Sota is an option again."

Impact Kawasaki is going to make his return to play after training this week, with the midfielder deemed fit for action again. This is huge for the midfielder as he tries to get some field time again, with his recent five games missed adding to his season total of 10 games missed through injury. With only two starts in six appearances while going unused quite often this season, the midferidler is likely to maintain a rotational role moving forward.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Trains Tuesday Kawasaki (undisclosed) trained fully with his team and appears to be fit again, according to his club.

Impact Kawasaki is looking to be on the mend this week, as the midfielder was able to train on Tuesday. That said, it appears the midfielder is close to ending his five-game absence, at least coming soon. He has only started in two of his six appearances, while going unused often, more of a depth role.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Not an option Saturday Kawasaki (undisclosed) is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Leipzig.

Impact Kawasaki is not an option for Saturday's match against Leipzig as he continues to undergo scans and testing related to an undisclosed injury. While the issue is considered minor, he is ruled out after having gone unused in the club's past four games. The midfield will therefore remain unchanged without him available.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Ends training early Kawasaki is questionable for Saturday's match against Leipzig after leaving training early, according to manager Urs Fischer. "Sota had to end yesterday's training prematurely. The...

Impact Kawasaki is going to need some scans and some testing ahead of Saturday's match, with the midfielder dealt an undisclosed injury. Luckily for the club, this appears to be a minor absence if he were to miss out, unused in their past four games. Even if he is picked for the squad, a bench spot is likely all he will see.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Mainz on loan Kawasaki has been loaned to Mainz from Kyoto Sanga for the 2024/25 season.

Impact Kawasaki is going to spend the next season in Germany as he departs Japan on loan, joining Mainz for the next campaign. He appeared in 25 games all of last campaign in Japan, notching four goals and one assist from his defensive midfielder position. He does hold an option to buy on his loan and could see a permanent deal take place if he sees a successful spell.

JULY 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE