“I see this transfer as the ideal next step in my career,” said Sano. “PSV is a top club; you can see that in everything they do.

“What’s more, the head coach’s character and style of play really appeal to me. He even speaks a little Japanese, thanks to his own past with JEF United. That’s really nice, of course.

“I can’t wait to step onto the field here. I’m going to fight for PSV with everything I’ve got, day in and day out.”

Jordanian midfielder Yousef Abu Jalboush (Sisa), meanwhile, will take his game to Algerian Ligue 1 after joining ES Setif from champions Al Hussein SC.

The 28-year-old has been with Al Hussein since 2024 after spending seven years with Al Faisaly SC where he was also a league winner.

There were further incomings in the Saudi Pro League with champions Al Nassr Club signing Portuguese midfielder Samu Costa from RCS Mallorca while Senegalese international Idrissa Gueye joined Al Diriyah from English Premier League side, Everton.

In the Iraq Stars League, 14-time champions Al Zawraa SC bolstered their attack with the signing of Colombian forward Kevin Quejada, with the 23-year-old swapping CD Feirense for the Baghdad-based club.