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  "id": 5189864,
  "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-5189864",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-02T22:07:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "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 signed a four-year contract with Ligue 1 club Lyon, joining the French side from second division Reims for a transfer fee of one million euros. Lyon's statement on Wednesday revealed that the deal could potentially increase to €20 million (US$23.2 million) with additional bonuses. Reims have agreed to a 12.5% sell-on clause in the event of a future sale of Nakamura. The 26-year-old, who began his professional career with Gamba Osaka in his native Japan, previously played in Europe for Dutch club Twente on loan, followed by spells at Belgian clubs Sint-Truiden and Austrian teams Juniors OO and LASK. Nakamura spent the last three seasons at Reims, with two of those seasons in Ligue 1 before the club's relegation in 2025. During his time at Reims, the forward has scored 11 goals in 29 appearances and netted against the Netherlands during the recent 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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        "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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