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  "id": 5186357,
  "title": "Japan forward Nakamura joins Lyon from Ligue 2 Reims",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/japan-forward-nakamura-joins-lyon-from-ligue-2-reims",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-02T22:07:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/sports/2026/09/03/japan-forward-nakamura-joins-lyon-from-ligue-2-reims"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Japan forward Keito Nakamura has agreed to join Ligue 1 club Lyon from French second division side Reims in a deal worth one million euros, according to the English-language edition of the Lyon club's website. The Northern Japanese player's transfer fee could potentially increase to €20 million ($23.2 million) with potential add-ons. Reims stand to gain a 12.5% sell-on clause from the deal.\n\nNakamura, 26, began his professional career with Gamba Osaka in Japan before moving to Europe in 2019. His European journey included a loan spell at Dutch club Twente, followed by a stint at Belgian club Sint-Truiden. Nakamura then moved to Austria, playing for Juniors OO and later LASK. He spent the last three seasons at Reims, with two of those years in Ligue 1 before the club's relegation in 2025.\n\nDuring his time at Reims, Nakamura has scored 11 goals in 29 matches. He also netted against the Netherlands during the recent FIFA World Cup.",
  "summary": "Keito Nakamura spent the last three seasons at Reims, two of which were in Ligue 1 before they were relegated in 2025.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Japan forward Nakamura joins Lyon from Ligue 2 Reims",
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        "published": "2026-09-02T22:07:51.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Japan forward Nakamura joins Lyon from Ligue 2 Reims",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/japan-forward-nakamura-joins-lyon-from-ligue-2-reims-5203576",
        "published": "2026-09-02T23:30:01.000Z"
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